You may get the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance if you have been getting Invalidity Pension for at least 12 months. This scheme allows you to return to self-employment and keep a portion of your social welfare payment for 2 years. You may also keep your medical card and secondary benefits, subject to certain conditions.
Back to Work Enterprise Allowance Section
Employment Support Services
Shannon Lodge
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Leitrim
Telephone: 071 96 72698
The Back to Education Programme is a scheme for people getting Invalidity Pension or other social welfare payments for a certain period of time. This programme enables you to take an approved second or third level course at a recognised school or college and still receive a payment. For the second level option you must be in receipt of Invalidity Pension for at least 3 months. For the third level option you must be in receipt of Invalidity Pension for at least 12 months.
For more information, log on to 'www.wwelfare.ie'.