Matt Carthy
Ceist:425. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of dairy farmers in receipt of farm assist by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61909/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 14 December 2021
Ceisteanna (425)
Freagraí scríofa
Farm Assist is a means-tested payment for low-income farmers under the Jobseeker's Allowance Scheme. Recipient details by county are set out in the table below. I am advised that my Department does not hold information of the type of farming recipients engage in; accordingly the below refers to all recipients of Farm Assist.
|
County |
Farm Assist recipients |
|
Carlow |
37 |
|
Cavan |
178 |
|
Clare |
211 |
|
Cork |
347 |
|
Donegal |
908 |
|
Dublin |
16 |
|
Galway |
465 |
|
Kerry |
423 |
|
Kildare |
17 |
|
Kilkenny |
54 |
|
Laois |
42 |
|
Leitrim |
202 |
|
Limerick |
88 |
|
Longford |
103 |
|
Louth |
48 |
|
Mayo |
805 |
|
Meath |
36 |
|
Monaghan |
239 |
|
Offaly |
47 |
|
Roscommon |
167 |
|
Sligo |
127 |
|
Tipperary |
163 |
|
Waterford |
39 |
|
Westmeath |
62 |
|
Wexford |
111 |
|
Wicklow |
27 |
|
Total |
4,962 |