Postgrad Student, entitled to dole?

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I graduated from college last year, then started a postgraduate course. On holidays at the moment. I'm looking everywhere for work but to no avail. (I worked as a sub teacher from last september to december because my course didnt start until January. Obviously I can't go sub teaching during the summer!!). I don't know what to do now though, I'm down to my last few euro. Is it possible to claim dole even though I'm going back to college in september?
 
Have you checked the details about Jobseeker's (PRSI linked) Benefit and (means tested) Allowance on www.welfare.ie to see if you might qualify? Or just go down to the local SW office and see about signing on - they should be able to tell you if you qualify for anything.
 
welfare will require a letter from your college advising that you are not returning for you to be entitled to dole or you can just not say it on your dole form but then again if you havent been working since Dec they'll ask why.
 
Thanks for the replies. Would I be entitled to claim anything from PRSI contributions that I made while working?
 
you might be due some tax back. Request p21 balancing statement for 2007 and 2008 from revenue.
 
help!! said:
Thanks for the replies. Would I be entitled to claim anything from PRSI contributions that I made while working?
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Did you read the material to which I referred above? :confused: The material on Jobseeker's Benefit explains the PRSI contribution requirements to qualify.
 
help!! said:
I graduated from college last year, then started a postgraduate course. On holidays at the moment. I'm looking everywhere for work but to no avail. (I worked as a sub teacher from last september to december because my course didnt start until January. Obviously I can't go sub teaching during the summer!!). I don't know what to do now though, I'm down to my last few euro. Is it possible to claim dole even though I'm going back to college in september?
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Why dont you try getting a job that isnt subteaching?Pubs and shops are allways looking for staff,likewise restaurants and cafes.
 
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