asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that, in assessing the means of an applicant for special allowance, who has one acre of land, the income from this acre is estimated at £20; and if he will consider reducing this figure, as applicants are either totally or partially incapacitated.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Assessment of Means for Special Allowances.
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The estimated profit of £20 in the particular case, which it is understood the Deputy has in mind, is based on the amount of wheat, potatoes, turnips, vegetables and fruit grown on the plot and turf obtained from a rented turf bank. My Department's information is that the area of the plot is 1 acre and 3 roads. I am satisfied that the estimate is reasonable.