Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 May 2023
148. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a farm assist payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25286/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned submitted an application for Farm Assist on the 27th of April 2023. The application is currently being processed. This may take a number of weeks as the Farm accounts need to be examined and a possible home visit scheduled.
If experiencing financial hardship while they await the outcome of their Farm Assist application, the person concerned may submit an application for Supplementary Welfare Allowance to the Community Welfare service.
