Written answers

Thursday, 17 April 2014

Department of Social Protection

Farm Assist Scheme Payments

Photo of Dan NevilleDan Neville (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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114. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding payment of farm assist in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18263/14]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 14 February 2014 together with the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer. I understand that Farm Assist is currently in payment to the person concerned. The question of arrears due to the person concerned is under appeal.

The case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.

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