Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2020
961. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a social welfare payment reduction appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7655/20]
View answerI am advised by my Department that the person concerned is currently in receipt of Farm Assist with means of €115 being applied to the personal rate of €203 per week from 06/05/2020. The means up to 05/05/2020 were assessed as €65 per week, however this increased as a result of a review of the persons entitlement to the payment. The means were calculated based on documentation submitted by the person concerned with regard to his farm income and capital held in bank and credit union accounts.
Should the person concerned wish to discuss the means calculation they should contact their local Intreo Centre.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
