Q.  I have been working for ten years but am about to lose my job. How do I apply for Jobseeker’s Benefit?

14.07.09

You apply at your Social Welfare Local Office. For Inishowen, apply to Castle Ave., Buncrana. It is important to apply on the first day that you become unemployed because you will not get paid for the first three days of your claim. If possible, get the application form UP 1 in advance, and fill it in as far as you can. You will need to gather the following information and documents:

1. Proof of identity: passport or long form birth certificate, plus one or more of the following: driver’s licence; bank book, post office book or credit union book; rent book or bank card.
2. Your P45 or a letter from your employer confirming the last day you worked.
3. Your most recent end-of-year statement of PRSI and tax paid (P60).
4. The PPS numbers of your spouse /partner and of your children.
5. If you are claiming for your spouse/partner you must show income details for both of you.
6. A letter from the school or college for any child aged over 18 and in full-time education.

If you can’t get all of the documents you need immediately, you should still apply for Jobseeker’s Benefit, as any delay may result in you losing payment.
 

Citizens Information: Buncrana 074 9363496; Carndonagh 074 9373741

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