I'm really hoping that someone may be able to help me with some figures here. I am a single mum of a 4yr old and 2 yr old. I am currently working full-time as a Legal Secretary earning €28,000 a year. I receive €250 per month maintenance. I pay €75 per week for childcare (granny) and €600 per month rent on top of all of the usual bills.
Unfortunately it is looking like my mum is no longer in a position to mind my children for me for the full week due to poor health and it is looking like I will have to go on a 3 day week from January (if my employers agree to this).
I understand that I may be able to apply for one-parent family due to my circumstances, can anyone confirm if this is correct? Also will I be considered for FIS? I'm really just trying to get my head around some figures so that I know how much I would be earning/receiving per week before I make a final decision on broaching the subject with my Employers.
Unfortunately it is looking like my mum is no longer in a position to mind my children for me for the full week due to poor health and it is looking like I will have to go on a 3 day week from January (if my employers agree to this).
I understand that I may be able to apply for one-parent family due to my circumstances, can anyone confirm if this is correct? Also will I be considered for FIS? I'm really just trying to get my head around some figures so that I know how much I would be earning/receiving per week before I make a final decision on broaching the subject with my Employers.