Student Claiming During Summer?

[Bluezar]

Hi,
I'm currently finishing year 1 of a 4 year college course. I lost my part time job back in September in a pub due to the recession. I have been working since I'm 14 and I'm now 19. I should have a good number of stamps built up.

My question is, if I can't find employment during the summer months, Would I be eligible to claim unemployment benefit for the three months over summer even though I am a registered student?

I am not receiving any grant as my parents income was just over the limit for me to receive one.

Any help at all with this matter would be most greatly appreciated

 

[Welfarite]

You can claim JB if you've got the qualifying stamps. You can't claim JA.

 

[Bluezar]

What is the differance between jobseekers benefit and jobseekers allowance?
Thanks for the reply Welfarite, Greatly appreciated

 

[gipimann]

Jobseeker's Benefit is based on your PRSI contributions.
Jobseeker's Allowance is means-tested.