A Short Guide to the Irish Social Welfare System - Irish Congress of ...
A Short Guide to the Irish Social Welfare System - Irish Congress of ...
A Short Guide to the Irish Social Welfare System - Irish Congress of ...
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<strong>Social</strong> <strong>Welfare</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Pregnancy<br />
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If you are going <strong>to</strong> have a baby you may be entitled <strong>to</strong>:<br />
Maternity Benefit: Employment and social insurance rules apply.<br />
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If you do not qualify for Maternity Benefit you may be able<br />
<strong>to</strong> claim an unemployment payment while you are on<br />
Maternity Leave<br />
Health and Safety Benefit: <strong>Social</strong> insurance and<br />
employment rules apply. This can be paid if you are pregnant<br />
and have <strong>to</strong> leave work due <strong>to</strong> health and safety.<br />
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Receiving two social welfare payments – page 14<br />
Protecting your insurance record – page 7<br />
Extra supports – page 10<br />
Online Information<br />
www.welfare.ie/publications/sw11<br />
www.welfare.ie/publications/sw21
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