Yes, of course. Didn't think of that. Thank you.
If they could claim both JB/JA and the pension then surely the resulting JB/JA income would mean that they would fail the Blind Pension means test or get very little as a result?
(€185.80 + €117) x 52 = €15,745.60 which is still less than €17K. Maybe tax/PRSI could swing it here or something?
If you had even one child say, then you would also be out a large chunk of cash for childcare. I'd say that could swing it alright?
Haven't we got a very low rate of unemployment here? I can't remember the last time I met someone on the dole.
(€185.80 + €117) x 52 = €15,745.60 which is still less than €17K. Maybe tax/PRSI could swing it here or something?
Also get the single Mothers benefit......
I lived next door to a nice couple where the mother had 3 kids from an Ex. Never had to work at all and had the EHB pay for the rent on the best apt in the block.
The "undeclared" BF brought home the luxury money while the state paid alot of the rent and other supplements as she claimed single mothers allowance.......... rent mostly covered for the penthouse with roof terrace and the mom able to stay at home - no childcare costs, mom of leisure! ..... sometimes I wonder are we getting a raw deal in the "middle class"!!
However, I'm not sure that I would describe staying at home with 3 children as "mom of leisure".
Erm - if it's not then why did you say this...Is it relevant exactly what they pay??
And we wonder why people would rather this than to work cleaning floors in Maccy Ds for Min wage.....
This is exactly the scenario I came across last week while renting out a property. A couple came to see it with their 3 children - he was introduced as the Boyfriend and in later conversation it transpired that he was the father of the 3 children.Yep, this is quite a common problem. People remain unmarried, the bf declares himself to live at home and the lady of the house draws the single parents allowance. Whereas if the couple got married, the tax credits might be increased but not by enough to make up the difference in what they lose in social welfare payments. If taxes were much higher this might be less prevalent, as the but who wants that either?
Does any poster know the answer to this slightly different question please. If a person has become unemployed due to visual difficulties, and now qualifies for the blind pension (being visually impaired) but is still seeking suitable employment, can that person receive UB/UA in addition to the Blind Pension?
Erm - if it's not then why did you say this...
This is exactly the scenario I came across last week while renting out a property. A couple came to see it with their 3 children - he was introduced as the Boyfriend and in later conversation it transpired that he was the father of the 3 children.
When I asked how they would pay the rent, she said she was on SW and the Health Board would pay. She said she would need to have only her name on the lease and he 'wasn't supposed to live with her' (this statement was accompanied by much laughter).
He told me that he works as a carpenter and earns a good wage and that they're on the 'pig's back' with the SW payments, rent allowance, medical cards etc. plus his earnings.
I work a 12 to 14 hour day and it really galls me to see these people playing the SW game and taking as much as they possibly can, even though they know it's illegal.
And before anyone asks, no I didn't report them as I didn't have enough information on them to give to SW. I didn't rent the house to them either.
A medical card could make the difference.
Medical card saves costs of
-health insurance
-GP visit
-dentist
-prescription medicine.
Personally, I think there should be a token minimal charge associated with using a medical card e.g. 2 or 3 euro to see a GP or get a prescription because the current system is a blank cheque.
What the hell is that supposed to mean?Jeese CM you must be completely isolated from anything other than pure middle class
Please advise how the medical card saves the cost of health insurance?A medical card could make the difference.
Medical card saves costs of
-health insurance
-GP visit
-dentist
-prescription medicine.
Given that rent allowance is capped at €700 per month, please let me know where you get get the best apartment on the block, a penthouse with roof terrace 'mostly' covered for €700 per month.I lived next door to a nice couple where the mother had 3 kids from an Ex. Never had to work at all and had the EHB pay for the rent on the best apt in the block.
The "undeclared" BF brought home the luxury money while the state paid alot of the rent and other supplements as she claimed single mothers allowance.......... rent mostly covered for the penthouse with roof terrace and the mom able to stay at home - no childcare costs, mom of leisure! ..... sometimes I wonder are we getting a raw deal in the "middle class"!!
Given that rent allowance is capped at €700 per month, please let me know where you get get the best apartment on the block, a penthouse with roof terrace 'mostly' covered for €700 per month.
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