Getting back to work

Information on supports for jobseekers and people who want to start a business

Provided by the Citizens Information Board

Payments for jobseekers

Information on the main income supports for jobseekers and on additional benefits you may be able to get if you are unemployed.

Employment schemes that can help you into the workplace.

Information about education and training programmes to improve your chances of finding a job.

Supports for people who are working and the benefits you can retain when you take up work.

Types of employment, finding a job and contracts of employment.

Information about your employment rights and equality at work.

Sources of information for self-employed people on starting a business, legal structures, tax and income supports.

What you need to know about tax, PRSI and the Universal Social Charge when you are returning to work.

16 February: Looking for support for your business?
Local Enterprise Offices offer a range of grants and financial supports.

20 January: Action Plan for Jobs 2016
The Plan sets out the actions to be taken to support job creation in 2016.