Work hours reduced and job seekers benefit expiring

[jillyb]

Hey guys

Been working part time, 3 days a week and claiming casual job seekers benefit. I got a letter last week saying my benefit is due to expire soon as of the budget 2009 and my PRSI contributions. The same day i was told in work that its too quiet and that i'll be reduced to one day a week.
Been looking even more like crazy for a job but is there anything i can do?

With the letter I got the form to apply for jobseekers allowance, but i know i wont get it as i live with my parents and their income is too high (not that i receive any of it) and i'm 24.

Can i reapply for the benefit in couple months or something?

thanks

 

[Welfarite]

Are you positive that you will not requalify for JB on the basis of the PRSI you have been paying in part-time employment? You will need three months PRSI to requalify for JB adn they may be other factors such as earniangs coming into play here. On the assumption that you don't qualify and have to apply for JA, then you might as well and see what happens with the assessment. Have you seen this about assessing parental income?