Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:154 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will qualify for maternity benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17323/03]
Vol. 569 No. 1
154 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will qualify for maternity benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17323/03]
The person concerned made a claim for maternity benefit on 12 June 2003 in respect of her maternity leave which commenced on 10 June 2003. To qualify for maternity benefit a person must be in insurable employment covered under the Maternity Protection Act, and certain PRSI contribution conditions must also be satisfied.