asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that Thomas Farrell, Unemployment Book No. 1176, Droichead Nua Office, has not been paid the whole amount of benefit due to him on claims of Nov. 2nd, 1922; July 22nd, 1923, and Oct. 19th, 1923; further, whether as this man has received £3 19s. Od. "home help" since the 18th October last, which is to be refunded to the Board of Health when he receives payment of benefit, payment of arrears will be expedited in this case.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - KILDARE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT CLAIM.
Mr. O'HIGGINS
, replying: 139 days' benefit was paid to Thomas Farrell on 4th March, and the remainder to which he is entitled, namely 30 days' benefit, will be paid to him on the 21st instant. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has no information as to payments in respect of Home Help.