Mairead Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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322. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons who are currently declared as self-employed farmers who are in receipt of invalidity pension; the number whose invalidity is related to farm accidents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18964/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the department that statistics are not available on the number of self employed farmers in receipt of Invalidity Pension (IP) and nor are there statistics available on the number of persons in receipt of IP due to a farm accident. Therefore it is not in a position to supply the information in the manner sought by the Deputy.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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323. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if full benefit will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied) until such time as there is an outcome to their appeal; and if she will expedite the matter.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18970/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Following a review of the entitlement of the person concerned, it was found that she had a decrease in her means from her previous assessment. Based on the information provided to the Department, an increased personal rate of disability allowance (DA) was awarded with effect from 16 March 2022.

The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 31 March 2022 and was also notified of their right to request a further review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). No request for an appeal or review has been received to date.

Arrears of allowance due issued by cheque to the person concerned on 31 March 2022.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.