Application form for COVID Pandemic Unemployment Payment.

[U Wha]

I see someone's already mentioned the phone number.  You only need a Gov ID if you go through the MyWelfare.ie website.

Application notes and form can be downloaded here:  https://www.gov.ie/en/service/be74d3-covid-19-pandemic-unemployment-payment/

Important
You DO NOT NEED to go the Intreo Centre, you can apply in the following ways:
1. An application form for the new Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment can be downloaded from our website www.gov.ie/jobseekers and returned to FREEPOST PO BOX 12896 Dublin 1;
2. You can apply for Jobseekers support through our online portal www.MyWelfare.ie, (you will need a Public Services Card); or
3. Phone us on 1890 800 024 or 01 2481398 and we will send you the relevant application form for the new payment.

You will need to find an envelope though 

Thanks

[mercenary for hire]

This might sound like a dumb question but what exactly is a class S contribution.I know we pay one but how long does it take to pay one of them and is it a fixed amount of money to have one.

I think this Covid payment will be extended beyond the six weeks so it won't be an issue if we don't have enough contributions.

[Shallowhal]

This might sound like a dumb question but what exactly is a class S contribution.I know we pay one but how long does it take to pay one of them and is it a fixed amount of money to have one.

I think this Covid payment will be extended beyond the six weeks so it won't be an issue if we don't have enough contributions.

I checked them on my mygov account and i've contributed 52 per year for the last 18yrs,i was able to check my PRSI contributions back to when i started work in 1980.

[mercenary for hire]

Thanks Hal I don't think I have that many but they're sending me out a statement.So it's on contribution per week I assume.

[Shallowhal]

Thanks Hal I don't think I have that many but they're sending me out a statement.So it's on contribution per week I assume.

That would be my understanding,i might send my accountant a mail and ask her....i checked the contributions a while back on foot of Ermys pension related post.

[Rat Catcher]

Yes but Class S (self-(un)employed) contributions don't qualify.... unless there are special provisions in force or planned?

S class contributions do count.


To qualify for Jobseeker's Benefit, you must satisfy two main PRSI contribution conditions.

Condition 1

You must have paid at least 104 PRSI insurable employment contributions at Class A, H or P,

or

You must have paid at least 156 PRSI self-employment contributions at Class S.

Additionally you cannot continue in self-employment (so have to surrender your PSV licences) and you have to have made 52 contributions in the relevant tax year i.e. 2018. Furthermore your payment will be reduced if your average weekly earnings for the relevant tax year (2018) was below €300. Assuming average weekly earnings is based on a 52 week year I'm slightly above 3 ton before capital allowances and slightly below after capital allowances.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_benefit_self_employed.html

If you only qualify for a reduced payment, it may be of greater benefit for you to claim Jobseeker's Allowance instead of Jobseeker's Benefit (Self-Employed).

In the case of Jobseekers allowance there is no requirement to surrender your licences and there is no restriction on working on a self-employed basis.

[Bob Shillin]

Only applies age 18-66. State only gives one SW payment.

[silverbullet]

Only applies age 18-66. State only gives one SW payment.

And rightly so.

[Shallowhal]

Only applies age 18-66. State only gives one SW payment.

And rightly so.

One payment.....and plenty of allowances.

[Octavia1]

Yes but Class S (self-(un)employed) contributions don't qualify.... unless there are special provisions in force or planned?

S class contributions do count.


To qualify for Jobseeker's Benefit, you must satisfy two main PRSI contribution conditions.

Condition 1

You must have paid at least 104 PRSI insurable employment contributions at Class A, H or P,

or

You must have paid at least 156 PRSI self-employment contributions at Class S.

Additionally you cannot continue in self-employment (so have to surrender your PSV licences) and you have to have made 52 contributions in the relevant tax year i.e. 2018. Furthermore your payment will be reduced if your average weekly earnings for the relevant tax year (2018) was below €300. Assuming average weekly earnings is based on a 52 week year I'm slightly above 3 ton before capital allowances and slightly below after capital allowances.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_benefit_self_employed.html

If you only qualify for a reduced payment, it may be of greater benefit for you to claim Jobseeker's Allowance instead of Jobseeker's Benefit (Self-Employed).

In the case of Jobseekers allowance there is no requirement to surrender your licences and there is no restriction on working on a self-employed basis.

Thank you rat your like the Oracle in the matrix 

[Belker]

......... Additionally you cannot continue in self-employment (so have to surrender your PSV licences)..........

I have done a fair share or research on this but I cannot find the above quote listed anywhere ?

[maxi]

Just wondering how long usually you have to wait for your first unemployment payment ? 

[dalymount]

Well I applied for the self isolation payment 9 days ago,and they cannot even confirm they have received my application yet,because they are completely snowed under.the doctor also sent her part of the cert which is required for this particular payment at the same time.this is with them even working sat/sun

[john m]

Well I applied for the self isolation payment 9 days ago,and they cannot even confirm they have received my application yet,because they are completely snowed under.the doctor also sent her part of the cert which is required for this particular payment at the same time.this is with them even working sat/sun

 I think you applied for the wrong payment .You do NOT have cov 19 therefore do not qualify for the payment for self isolating .

[Belker]

Well I applied for the self isolation payment 9 days ago,and they cannot even confirm they have received my application yet,because they are completely snowed under.the doctor also sent her part of the cert which is required for this particular payment at the same time.this is with them even working sat/sun

 I think you applied for the wrong payment .You do NOT have cov 19 therefore do not qualify for the payment for self isolating .

If'n the Doc tells him to self isolate (even over the phone fer Free) then he is entitled to his 305 fer 2 weeks.

The Doc sends off all the medical paper work on his side, easy dough !