Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the measures she has taken to address the unacceptable waiting lists for farm assist applications; the timeframe to process these applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56603/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The average processing time for Farm Assist claims which were decided in November 2012 was 10 weeks. Farm Assist claims are often complex and require detailed investigation and verification of circumstances. Every effort is made to ensure that claims are processed as expeditiously as possible.