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Border People provides case studies and frequently asked questions (FAQs) illustrating the dilemmas facing people who cross the border and suggest ways to resolve these.

These are real genuine problems identified by users of the website coupled with advice from staff of the Borderwise project, a cross-border initiative developed in partnership between Citizens Advice (Northern Ireland) and Citizens Information Board (Ireland).

Case Study One

Client was a single woman living in Enniskillen but employed in Dundalk for approximately 3 years; she was pregnant and wanted advice on her right to a maternity payment and on family benefits.

Case Study Two

Client was a married woman living in Lisnaskea who had been working in Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan since March 05; she had an accident at work and wanted to know what sickness payments she might be entitled to.

Case Study Three

Client was a frontier worker living in Donegal and working in Fermanagh.  His wife was the main carer for their 3 year old daughter who had a congenital heart disease.  Client was being made redundant from his job in the north and wanted advice on redundancy pay and benefits.