asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the reason why Joseph Keating, of Johnstown Bridge, Enfield, Co. Kildare, was refused unemployment benefit at Edenderry Labour Exchange Office, although he has a number of stamps to his credit, and whether instructions will be given to expedite payment to this man, who has made repeated applications without success.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - ENFIELD UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT CLAIM.
Mr. O'HIGGINS, replying
Joseph Keating, Johnstown Bridge, claimed benefit at the Edenderry Branch Office on the 28th December, 1923, and received 23 days' benefit on that claim. He again claimed benefit on the 22nd February, 1924, but on this occasion was unable to lodge his regular Unemployment Book, and on this account payment of benefit due on his second claim has had to be delayed. Every effort is being made to adjust the matter, and it is anticipated that payment of any further benefit due to him will be made within the next few days.