Disability benefit eligibility after employment inquiry
The claimant initially lacked the recorded minimum contributions, but inquiries established enough insurable employment to qualify; disability benefit was paid through 23 February, with pay-related benefit still under review.
asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason for the delay in the payment of disability benefit to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and when payment will be made.
Comment on this
The person concerned claimed disability benefit from 10 November 1980 but was not qualified for payment at the time as, according to the records of my Department, he had not the necessary required minimum of 26 contributions paid since his entry into insurance. Following inquiries it has been established that he had sufficient weeks of insurable employment to qualify him for benefit. Payment of all disability benefit due to 23 February 1981, date of the latest certificate received, has been made. When details regarding his earnings are available pay-related benefit, if due, will issue.
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