asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether reciprocal social welfare arrangements as between this country and Britain extend to Irishmen serving on British ships; and, if so, what is the extent of such arrangements.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Social Insurance of Irish Seamen.
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The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. In general, the agreement on reciprocity provides that Irishmen serving on British ships shall be eligible for social insurance benefits in accordance with the legislation in force in the country in which they are ordinarily resident.