Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I would give the example of a farm family who have a gross income of €19,600 and costs and expenses of approximately €14,800, leaving them with an income of €4,700. That farm family would get a payment of €310.20 per week. That is in line with the benefit that both self-employed people and jobseekers would get. It is a significant support to the family. Obviously, the Deputy would like to see it increased.

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