My entitlements?

[broke]

I am an unemployed 19 year old male and I live at home with my parents.I just completed a computer course back in may and have been seeking employment ever since but have failed to get work over and over again.I am expected to pay rent at home as I am over 18 and rightly so but this is impossible as I have no income what so ever.Am I entitled to any kind of social welfare and how do I go about getting it?Also I have heard if I apply for jobseekers benefit it is means tested.What does this test involve?Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[gipimann]

If you are unemployed and seeking fulltime work then you can sign for Jobseeker's Allowance. As you are living at home, it will be means-tested on your parents income.

The maximum amount you can qualify for is €100 per week because you're under 20. Note that you may qualify for less than that depending on the means test.

Have a look at www.welfare.ie in the unemployed section for more information on Jobseeker Allowance, and what you'll need to bring when making an application at your nearest SW office.

 

[Raskolnikov]

You need to get yourself down to the local Social Welfare office and sign on immediately. There is a huge backlog in processing Jobseekers Allowance/Benefit applications, so the sooner you sign on, the sooner you'll get some money.