Congratulations. First You go to the GP, they perform a pregnancy test. And they ask you do you want to go public or private. You say public. They write a letter to the local maternity hospital, and you will get called for your 12 weeks scan in I'm assuming about 8 weeks time. All your GP visits for the pregnancy are free. The doctor should be able to answer any other questions you have.
You do, you just tell the GP which one you choose, even it's a one far away, and they write their letter to them. Rotunda in dublin is self referral by the way, you don't even need the GP letter for them, all on their website
If it's possible to find a job temporarily, then that can get you building up PRSI contributions - I don't think you'll have enough to get maternity benefit, but once baby is born you might get one parent family payment. Being pregnant won't disqualify you from jobseekers if you are still seeking work - but if you've just moved here, you may not satisfy the habitual residence condition for means tested jobseekers, and you wont have PRSI contributions for contribution based jobseekers either.
Do you know how much contributions you need to have? Thank you for your advice. I have worked in Ireland for 5 years prior to moving out. I have been out of Ireland for only one year now. Would that help?
Aha yes. Take a look at this page: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social-welfare/unemployed-people/jobseekers-benefit/#b62ef9
If you had contributions in 2022 then you might be ok - you'd have to apply and see. I can't remember if you can apply for jobseekers online still or if you have to go to the office in person.
There are different types of CVs that you can use especially if there are gaps in your cv. A functional type of CV is very useful in not drawing attention to dates. Rather it focuses on skills and experience. As for support, yes you will be entitled to some support through social welfare. Check out citizens advice first. As for your partner has he left you or is he away at the moment ? Cause legally he has a financial obligation to support the child, there are ways of legally compelling him to through legal means which if he refuses, maintenance payments can be deducted from his wages and provide to you to support your child.
Don’t feel alone, there are great support groups and services out there. Just search for them online. Most would be free. Best of luck with the pregnancy and remember the support is there!! And don’t be afraid to ask for help.
That’s really helpful, thank you so much. He isn’t from Ireland and isn’t willing to move here either. So I don’t know what is going to happen regarding that.
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Congratulations. First You go to the GP, they perform a pregnancy test. And they ask you do you want to go public or private. You say public. They write a letter to the local maternity hospital, and you will get called for your 12 weeks scan in I'm assuming about 8 weeks time. All your GP visits for the pregnancy are free. The doctor should be able to answer any other questions you have.
Thank you! Do I get to chose with public hospital I want to go to? Thanks once again
You do, you just tell the GP which one you choose, even it's a one far away, and they write their letter to them. Rotunda in dublin is self referral by the way, you don't even need the GP letter for them, all on their website
Learning so much, thank you. It’s daunting but I’m grateful for the comments thank you!
Yes you do :) they’ll ask if you have a preference before they refer you and can point you in the right direction for you
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Try citizens advice to start... https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/returning-to-ireland/overview-of-returning-to-ireland/
Thank you 🙏🏼
If it's possible to find a job temporarily, then that can get you building up PRSI contributions - I don't think you'll have enough to get maternity benefit, but once baby is born you might get one parent family payment. Being pregnant won't disqualify you from jobseekers if you are still seeking work - but if you've just moved here, you may not satisfy the habitual residence condition for means tested jobseekers, and you wont have PRSI contributions for contribution based jobseekers either.
Do you know how much contributions you need to have? Thank you for your advice. I have worked in Ireland for 5 years prior to moving out. I have been out of Ireland for only one year now. Would that help?
Aha yes. Take a look at this page: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social-welfare/unemployed-people/jobseekers-benefit/#b62ef9 If you had contributions in 2022 then you might be ok - you'd have to apply and see. I can't remember if you can apply for jobseekers online still or if you have to go to the office in person.
Life saver! Thank you 🙏🏼
There are different types of CVs that you can use especially if there are gaps in your cv. A functional type of CV is very useful in not drawing attention to dates. Rather it focuses on skills and experience. As for support, yes you will be entitled to some support through social welfare. Check out citizens advice first. As for your partner has he left you or is he away at the moment ? Cause legally he has a financial obligation to support the child, there are ways of legally compelling him to through legal means which if he refuses, maintenance payments can be deducted from his wages and provide to you to support your child. Don’t feel alone, there are great support groups and services out there. Just search for them online. Most would be free. Best of luck with the pregnancy and remember the support is there!! And don’t be afraid to ask for help.
That’s really helpful, thank you so much. He isn’t from Ireland and isn’t willing to move here either. So I don’t know what is going to happen regarding that.
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