asked the Minister for Defence if he has received repeated complaints on behalf of Patrick Kelly (Civilian), of Keeper's Lane, Wexford, to the effect, that for the period of nine months during which he worked for the 41st Battalion of the National Army at Wexford Barracks, his Insurance Cards were not stamped, with the result that since his discharge (about two months ago) he has not been eligible for Unemployment Benefit.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ ORAL ANSWERS. ] - STAMPING OF INSURANCE CARDS.
I have received several letters from the Deputy. I understand that Kelly was employed as a civilian mess servant which, it appears, is not an insurable occupation under the Unemployment Insurance Acts, and that, therefore, contributions were not payable in respect of him. As regards National Health Insurance I am arranging that the matter will be attended to at once.