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Congress 16 Social Assistance and Habitual Residence (HRC) A person must prove they are habitually resident in the State in order to qualify for most social assistance payments. This does not apply to insurance payments. It is not enough to live in the State to be considered habitually resident. Many aspects of a person’s life need to be examined to help decide if their residence is, or is likely to be, long-term. This is called the ‘main centre of interest’. The Department will look in particular at: # # # # # The length and nature of your residence in the State and any other country The length and purpose for any absence from the State The nature and pattern of your employment Your main centre of interest Your future intentions as they appear from all the circumstances.
Social Welfare Guide Burden of Proof 17 If you have lived outside the State or the Common Travel Area for 2 years or more you are automatically considered not to be habitually resident in the State. It is up to you to prove that you are. If you have lived within the State or the Common Travel Area for 2 years or more you must prove habitual residence but there is not an assumption that you do not meet the condition. # A person who fails the Habitual Residence Condition under National Law may qualify for a payment under European law. See next page. Online Information: www.welfare.ie/foi/habres
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