Supports and payments available to people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance

It is a means-tested payment, so your income must be below a certain amount to get JA.

You can get the Fuel Allowance if you are getting a long-term social welfare payment and you are unable to provide for your heating needs from your own resources. See 'How to qualify for Fuel Allowance' below.Fuel Allowance is generally paid with your social welfare payment on the same day. However, you can choose to get Fuel Allowance paid weekly or paid in 2 lump sums.

It will be €285 for children aged 12 and over. The weekly income limit for one-parent households will be increased to the same as two-parent households.

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