Hi, only saw this evening about the new pay related jobseekers benefit that comes in 31st March. I work part time, gross is just over €300 a week so if I was unemployed now I would get €244 a week. I am confused ….what would I get with new pay related system, is it 60% of my gross….?
The existing Jobseeker’s Benefit scheme is being retained for people who may not be eligible for the new scheme because they are working on a part-time, casual, short-time or seasonal basis.
Jobseeker's Benefit is for people between 18 and 66 who become unemployed and have enough PRSI contributions. The full rate is €220 per week. If you earned less than €300, you do not get the full rate.