A designated person or deciding officer may, subject to regulations made by the Minister, determine or decide that a person shall not be entitled to supplementary welfare allowance unless the person -
(a) is registered for employment in the manner that the Minister may prescribe,
(b) satisfies the conditions set out in section 141 (1) (b) and (4), and
(c) makes application for any statutory or other benefits or assistance to which the person may be entitled including any benefits or assistance from countries other than the State.