Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection
Impact of Means Testing on Farm Assist and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion
Mr. Hugh Farrell:
Something just crossed my mind when we were talking. We have a role model in agriculture. We apply for every scheme on trust. We fill in the forms, they are gone and we are accepted for payment, whether we get paid or perhaps we have to pay it back later. I do not see any reason that system could not be used - have a set date for payment and you roll on. Give them a time plan and follow up on the farm assist. If something is wrong with the eligibility, it can be drawn back or stopped, but at least get the ball rolling and get things working. That is a simple way of doing it.
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