asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that John Byrne, of Crockanure, Kildare, Army Book 54468, Unemployment Insurance Book No. 11062 (Dublin Office), attested 27th September, 1922, was discharged 10th October, 1923, has received only 34 days' unemployment benefit, and has been informed that his benefit was exhausted, although he had about 36 stamps to his credit when he joined the Army, and whether this case will be fully investigated with a view to immediate payment, and also to avoid, as far as possible, such delays in future?
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - EX-SOLDIER'S UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT.
John Byrne, Dublin, 11062, lodged a claim for Unemployment Benefit at Kildare Branch Employment Office on October 11th, 1923, and a further claim (necessitated by the inception of the Second Benefit Year) on October 18th, 1923. He was paid benefit in respect of 37 contributions, being 25 contributions previously paid in respect of his insurable employment, and 12 contributions paid under Section 7 of the Unemployment Insurance Act, 1923, in respect of his service with the National Army.
No further benefit is due to Mr. Byrne, who, not being satisfied with the allowance of benefit made to him, has exercised his right to have his claim considered by the Court of Referees established under the Insurance Acts, and has lodged an appeal.