asked the Minister for Social Welfare why disability benefit has not been paid to a person (name supplied) in County Offaly.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Offaly Disability Benefit.
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The person referred to by the Deputy is not entitled to payment of disability benefit because he does not, on his insurance record, satisfy the statutory contribution condition which requires a claimant to have a minimum of 26 contributions paid or credited in the contribution year governing his claim.
Can he apply for unemployment assistance?
Yes.