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Originally Posted by Mr Angry
Ireland is, and always has been, a far more generous proposition for benefit tourists. Especially for those prepared to claim in two (or more) jurisdictions simultaneously.
Here are some interesting stats also (2008) the link through shows that Ireland (with weekly unemplyment benefit at 204 euros) surprisingly didn't even make the top 10.
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Cheers for that!
Having lived in one of the top 10 countries, my perception of the UK benefits system is indeed anything but generous. In the Netherlands you're guaranteed a % of your last income (80% for the first, then 60% for the second year, at the time), provided you've worked for at least half a year (IIRC). Having said that, this is unemployment insurance, and the actual dole after your insurance runs out, is not so generous at ~700 Euros per month for a single person household.
Having said that, people are prepared to pay for this system through their taxation. Something I don't see the Brits approving of. Particularly since lower earners are more likely to use the safety net, and the system effectively means that higher earners subsidise lower earners.