Dáil
‹ Order of Business Farm assist eligibility changes
Summary
John O’Mahony asks whether proposed Finance Bill changes to farm assist will be reconsidered because of their impact on rural schemes and employment. The Taoiseach says the issue can be raised when the Bill is published.
In the context of the Finance Bill and the changes announced in eligibility for the farm assist scheme, does the Minister for Finance intend to re-examine these measures? If they go ahead as planned, they will have implications for those working in the rural social schemes, with many people losing their jobs. There are 18,200 in receipt of farm assist in Mayo.
