Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 February 2026
213. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people who had their means assessed due to income from seaweed harvesting in the past two years; the number of these cases where no exemption of €1,270 was applied; whether these cases will be further reassessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13421/26]
View answerThe means assessed as income from seaweed harvesting is not collated separately so cannot be identified for means tested schemes administered by my Department, including Farm Assist/Fish Assist or Jobseeker's Allowance claims. The information requested by the Deputy is not available.
The Deputy is welcome to bring individual cases to my attention so that they can be examined.
I trust this clarifies the position.
