Moving to rural town and signing on

LegacyUser

I am moving from north of Ireland to south again and due to cheaper rents, etc. am considering renting in a fairly large rural town rather than moving to Dublin straight away which would have the average amount of jobs available- i.e not many, though nothing like one of the bigger cities. The idea would be to use it as a base for about a month and then move to Dublin. For many reasons I can't go straight to Dublin..

I'm worried that social welfare won't accept my application when it comes to signing on with a fresh claim in this new town. They might ask me why I moved here and I'm wondering if they will accept my explanation. I will be trying for jobs in this new town of course but I don't think I can use the argument that I came here for jobs specifically.

Is this going to be an issue? I haven't done this before so I've no idea. Would really appreciate any advice or info.

mp22

Are you moving from outside of the rep of Ireland the habitual resident conditions apply,if you are moving county you can transfer your claim, if you are signing on at the minute.

Balagan

Useful info in this link about habitual residency and proving your main centre of interest which is necessary to qualify for a social assistance payment.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/social_assistance_payments/residency_requirements_for_social_assistance_in_ireland.html

jjbrien

uk and ireland are considered being habitually resident so you should be fine there

kelledy

jjbrien wrote: »

uk and ireland are considered being habitually resident so you should be fine there

no there not