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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 8 Dec 1981

Vol. 331 No. 7

Written Answers. - Unemployment Benefit.

618.

(Limerick-West) asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason a person (details supplied) in County Limerick received no unemployment benefit for the period 24 October to 17 November 1981.

The claim to unemployment benefit of the person concerned was disallowed from 24 October 1981 to 14 November 1981 by a deciding officer of my Department on the grounds that the claimant was not unemployed when in receipt of holiday pay from his employer.

The person concerned obtained an appeal form at his local office on which to state the grounds of his appeal but he has not returned it to date. When he does so, his case will be referred immediately to an appeals officer for determination.

620.

asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason benefit was not paid to a person (details supplied) in County Galway in respect of the period 24 to 30 August 1981; and the reason benefit was not paid for the first week of eligibility in February 1981.

The person concerned claimed disability benefit from 9 February 1981 but submitted only one certificate in support of his claim. His employer has confirmed, however, that he resumed work on 16 February 1981. Disability benefit is, therefore, due for three days from 12 February, fourth day of incapacity, to 14 February 1981.

He again claimed disability benefit from 2 June 1981 and was paid from 5 June, fourth day of incapacity. Payment issued to 21 November 1981 before the final certificate certifying him fit to resume work on 16 November 1981 was received. As he has been overpaid one week's benefit on this claim it is proposed to hold the three days' benefit due on February claim to partly offset this overpayment.

The claimant has stated he did not receive the cheque which issued on 3 September in respect of the period 25 August to 31 August. As the cheque in question has been cashed. I am arranging to have an inspector call on him to enable him to inspect the signature on this cheque. On receipt of the inspector's report any further action necessary will be taken.

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