62. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan has not received a reply to an application for farm assist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17203/15]

This Department registered an application for Farm Assist, submitted by the person concerned, from 23 March 2015. The Farm Assist scheme is subject to a means test and in order to assess means in this case, a Social Welfare Inspector will be inviting the person concerned for interview next week. An invitation will issue to the person concerned in the coming days.

If the person concerned is in need of financial assistance while their application is being processed they should contact the Designated Officer (formerly titled Community Welfare Officer) in their area to see if they qualify for a Supplementary Welfare Allowance payment.