rental income and dole

[PEP]

A friend has a small apartment down the country he has to sign on and decided to move to dublin to look for work and rent his apartment which will make about 450 a month. Is he entitled to any dole if he rents out his apartment?

 

[ClubMan]

Any means (including rental income) will be taken into consideration when being assessed for means tested Jobseeker's Allowance. If he qualifies for PRSI linked non means tested Jobseeker's Benefit then rental income and other means will not be considered.