uk benefits in eire

1455
1455 Posts: 6 Listener
in Benefits and income
im going in circles as usual re my adult lads benefits- my lad currently gets esa and pip and has had no issues re claiming or payments- hes been offered a chance to live with an uncle in eire- will he still be able to continue his uk based claim or will he need to reclaim in eire after a wait- residency isnt an issue thanks to the common travel area- in or out of the eu- ive tried looking things up for him but get lost in the crossover of the terms used- 'abroad' and ,common travel area' and citizens advice cannot give a clear reply one way or the other.... thanks in advance

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Posts: 64,375 Championing
    HI and welcome,

    I'm one of the community champions here on scope and i'm here to help and advise others. Which part of Ireland are they thinking of moving to?
  • 1455
    1455 Posts: 6 Listener
    edited January 2020
    eire, nr clonmel [southern ireland]

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Posts: 64,375 Championing
    I'm afraid i have no idea about that part. I do know that Northern Ireland would just be a change of address, if no housing benefit is needed.
  • 1455
    1455 Posts: 6 Listener
    thank you
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Posts: 64,375 Championing
    It will also depend when he's planning on moving, if it's after Brixit then everything could be totally different. This link maybe useful. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-ireland#benefits

  • 1455
    1455 Posts: 6 Listener
    ok thanks- ill take a look- itll be after jan anyway
  • Ails
    Ails Posts: 2,236 Championing
    Hi @1455 and welcome to the Community.  It is nice to meet you and thank you for sharing with us.  If there is anything else we can help/support you with then please just let us know.  All the best.  :smile:

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