The processing and consideration of applications under the taxi hardship payments scheme is being undertaken independently of my Department by Area Development Management Limited and my Department has no details of applications made to ADM under the scheme.
In response to the Deputy's question, I have again had inquiries made with ADM about the application in question. ADM has indicated that it has spoken to the applicant and explained what additional information is required to finalise its consideration of this claim. To expedite the matter it has also requested that the applicant's accountant contact them to discuss the information required.