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seanshaunessy101Member26 April 2021 16:15:10

Hello.

I am thinking about possibly moving to Ireland. I am currently in the UK.

I am on benefits currently and would like to find detailed information about my eligibility for benefits in Ireland. Is there a good online source to refer to?

I am interested in living in Galway. Some short-term accommodation that's not pricey would be my ideal. Not a hostel , but a bedsit or studio flat would be my preference.

Does any one have any thoughts, or sources that they would recommend me looking at?

Thanks.

Cynic UK / Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert26 April 2021 19:18:04

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Hi and welcome to the Forum.

While UK citizens can claim social benefits in Ireland, I think they have to have lived, worked and paid Irish social insurance contributions there for 2 years before you can claim.

That said, I can't find a definitive reference, so my advice would be to contact the Irish Citizens Information. They have a website with their contact details; this link will take you straight there.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
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Fionnbarra86 Member

Member since 28 November 2020

Fionnbarra86Member26 April 2021 19:52:01

https://services.mywelfare.ie/
You need proof your living in the country before they would even consider your claim.

seanshaunessy101 Member

Member since 26 April 2021

seanshaunessy101Member30 April 2021 01:16:23

Do you have to have been resident for a certain period before they consider you to have attained habitual residency status?

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