Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Dara Calleary has called on the Minister for Social Protection to clarify whether the criteria for the Farm Assist payment has changed.  The latest renewal form does not take outgoings into consideration, focusing solely on assets and income. Deputy Calleary commented, “I have been contacted by farmers across the county who are confused and concerned by the new renewal form. They’re worried that the Department of Social Protection is disregarding their outgoings and concentrating their eligibility based only on their income.  The Department hasn’t announced any changes to the application, and has instead tried to sneak in a new form which disregards outgoings, thereby making … Continue reading Mayo farmers penalised under new Farm Assist applications – Calleary