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Can a UK national claim JSA in Ireland?

  • 06-08-2015 02:52PM
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,012 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    My partner is moving to Ireland from the UK in a few months. He's been working full time over there and should have little trouble getting a job over here in his area. Just in case though, would he be able to apply for Job Seekers' Allowance upon arrival? It probably won't come to that but as he's been living within the Common Travel Area for the last few years, can he avail of JSA if he needs to?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    eastbono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭eastbono


    Its highly unlikely that he would satisfy habitual residence having just arrived in the country. What he can do is if he claims jobseekers benefit in the UK prior to coming to Ireland then he can transfer his benefit claim for 3 months approx while he is looking for work.


  • #3
    The_Chap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭The_Chap


    I was in this position in 2011 when I moved over, basic answer is no

    Worked for 18 years and paid in UK, moved here to get married and asked if I was entitled to any benefit, I was told I needed to have worked for one week here and paid a weeks prsi before I could claim, happily I had work secured within 4 weeks of moving so didn't affect me

    System is a joke


  • #4
    haveringchick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭haveringchick


    The_Chap wrote: »
    I was in this position in 2011 when I moved over, basic answer is no

    Worked for 18 years and paid in UK, moved here to get married and asked if I was entitled to any benefit, I was told I needed to have worked for one week here and paid a weeks prsi before I could claim, happily I had work secured within 4 weeks of moving so didn't affect me

    System is a joke
    Why would you think that the National Insurance you paid in the UK would Benefit you in the Rep of Ireland?


  • #5
    The_Chap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭The_Chap


    haveringchick wrote: »
    Why would you think that the National Insurance you paid in the UK would Benefit you in the Rep of Ireland?

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/claiming_a_social_welfare_payment/social_insurance_contributions_from_abroad.html


  • #6
    haveringchick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭haveringchick


    Bluesteelandstuff wrote: »
    Hi all,

    My partner is moving to Ireland from the UK in a few months. He's been working full time over there and should have little trouble getting a job over here in his area. Just in case though, would he be able to apply for Job Seekers' Allowance upon arrival? It probably won't come to that but as he's been living within the Common Travel Area for the last few years, can he avail of JSA if he needs to

    Thanks.
    OP even if he fulfilled the Habitual Residence Condition he would then be means tested against your wages.


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