Contribution-based unemployment payments

Jobseeker’s Benefit route checker

Choose the correct route before calculating. Fully unemployed people whose last employment ended on or after 28 March 2025 normally use the Pay-Related Benefit; part-time, casual and certain older claims use Jobseeker’s Benefit.

Average gross weekly earnings (€)Total paid employment contributions

The Department or MyWelfare confirmed that my PRSI record meets the payment conditionsI am available for work, genuinely seeking work and capable of workI am fully unemployed—not working part-time, casually or on short-time workMy last employment ended on or after 28 March 2025

Route or eligibility confirmation required

€0.00 initial weekly rate

Up to 39 weeks

€0.00 maximum schedule total

The Department must confirm the recent and total PRSI conditions.

Official rules

Important: SupportCheck does not have access to your PRSI record. Previous jobseeker claims can reduce the remaining duration, and qualified-adult and child additions are not included here.