Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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239. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a farm assist review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this matter has been ongoing since 2011. [28234/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned is in receipt of farm assist at the weekly rate of €209.60.

Following a request for a review of entitlement a decision was given maintaining his existing entitlement. The person concerned subsequently appealed this decision. As part of the appeal process, the Deciding Officer is required to prepare an appeal submission. The appeal is now being finalised as a matter of urgency to allow a decision to be made by the independent Social Welfare Appeals office.