Social Welfare Payments in Ireland (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What are the three main types of social welfare payments in Ireland?
What are the three main types of social welfare payments in Ireland?
Contributory, non-contributory, universal
What must you have paid to qualify for contributory social welfare payments?
What must you have paid to qualify for contributory social welfare payments?
PRSI contributions through employment
At what age can people qualify for the state pension (contributory)?
At what age can people qualify for the state pension (contributory)?
66 years old
How many years of PRSI contributions qualify you for the maximum state pension?
How many years of PRSI contributions qualify you for the maximum state pension?
40 years
How long does maternity benefit last for expectant mothers?
How long does maternity benefit last for expectant mothers?
26 weeks
How long is paternity leave and when must it be taken?
How long is paternity leave and when must it be taken?
2 weeks, within 6 months of birth
How long might jobseeker's benefit last for someone with 2 years of PRSI contributions?
How long might jobseeker's benefit last for someone with 2 years of PRSI contributions?
Up to 9 months
What does means-testing involve?
What does means-testing involve?
Assessing income, savings & circumstances
What does working family payment eligibility depend on?
What does working family payment eligibility depend on?
Income level and family size
Until what age does child benefit cover children in full-time education?
Until what age does child benefit cover children in full-time education?
Under 18
What is the key characteristic of universal payments?
What is the key characteristic of universal payments?
Available regardless of income or PRSI
What is the purpose of supplementary welfare allowance?
What is the purpose of supplementary welfare allowance?
Safety net for little or no income
Who does one-parent family payment support?
Who does one-parent family payment support?
Single parents without partner's support