Legislative background for Jobseeker's Allowance
The main provisions relating to Jobseeker's Allowance (previously called Unemployment Assistance) are contained in Chapter 2 of Part III of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act, 2005 (pdf), as amended.
The Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Act 2006 (pdf) allows for the name Unemployment Assistance to change to Jobseeker's Allowance. The new name came into effect on 4 October, 2006.
Page updated: 7 September 2011
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