asked the Minister for Social Welfare the percentage of motor car expenses allowable, as necessary farm expenditure, in determining eligibility for smallholders assistance.
Written Answers. - Smallholders Assistance Eligibility.
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When assessing the means of a smallholder for unemployment assistance purposes, account is taken of motor car expenses necessarily incurred in connection with the running of the farm. There is no set formula used for calculating the amount of motor expenses allowable and each case is dealt with on its merits. The amount allowable depends on the extent to which the car is used in the farming enterprise.