Michael Ring
Ceist:203 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will provide a full and detailed breakdown of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo who was assessed for farm assist. [27391/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 3 November 2004
Ceisteanna (151)
Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned made a claim for farm assist from 10 February 2004. The deciding officer disallowed the claim on the grounds that the person's means exceed the statutory limit for receipt of farm assist. Means assessed at €413.00 weekly comprised €404 capital and the remainder from land.
The person concerned has appealed this decision and it is proposed to hold the oral hearing during week commencing 15 November 2004. The person concerned will be advised shortly of the arrangements for the proposed hearing. Under social welfare legislation decisions on claims must be made by deciding officers and appeals officers. These officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions.