Jobseekers Allowance If you are unemployed, or working less than 24 hours over a maximum of 3 days each week you may be entitled to Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA). Jobseeker’s Allowance is a means-tested payment, so your income must be below a certain amount to get JA. Jobseeker's Benefit If you were previously employed, Jobseeker's Benefit is a weekly payment from the Department of Social Protection (DSP) to people who are out of work and have earned enough credits through contributions from employment (PRSI). If you don't qualify for Jobseeker's Benefit you may qualify for Jobseeker's Allowance. Domiciliary Care Allowance Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is a monthly payment for a child aged under 16 with a severe disability, who requires ongoing care and attention, substantially over and above the care and attention usually required by a child of the same age. It is not means tested. All children getting DCA are eligible for a medical card without a means test. Carer's Allowance Carer's Allowance is a payment to people on low incomes who are looking after a person who needs support because of age, disability or illness (including mental illness). If you qualify for Carer's Allowance you may also qualify for free household benefits (if you are living with the person you are caring for) and a Free Travel Pass. Disability Allowance A weekly payment to people that have an injury, illness or disability which is expected to last more than a year. Find out how to qualify and rates of payment. You can get DA from 16 years of age. You can get Disability Allowance even if you are in school. May also be entitled to Living Alone Allowance. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) The Back to Education Allowance scheme helps people who are unemployed, are getting a One-Parent Family Payment or have a disability, to attend approved second-or third-level education courses.
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