Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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212. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a farm assist application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9928/19]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned applied for Farm Assist on 29th March 2017 and was awarded a reduced rate of payment due to means. An appeal regarding the means assessment was ruled on in June 2018 and the assessment remained unchanged.

The person concerned sought a review of his entitlement on 20th June 2018 and a revised decision was issued on 3rd December 2018. Arising from the review, his means were reduced and this decision was backdated to 21st September 2018 and all arrears due were issued.

This decision has also been appealed and notification of this was received from the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 20^thFebruary 2019, requesting the relevant departmental papers from the Department. A written submission is being prepared by the Deciding Officer and the appeal will then be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.