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Question re: parents SW payments

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  • 26-05-2013 1:02pm
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    purplecow1977
    Registered Users Posts: 2,877 ✭✭✭


    Any advice.

    Was chatting to my Mam about finances and I was horrified to discover how much herself & my dad are getting per week.

    She works part time - she'd love to work full time but if anything, her hours have gotten even cut further the last year or 2. She gets €213 per week.

    My Dad runs a small farm and receives farm assist. Each week he gets €80. He was getting €120 but they cut €40 off that. My Mam said he used to get €180 but not anymore.

    My brother is in college and can't get any part time job. He is just finished and will now be looking for a full time job.

    I'm seriously feeling like I should be helping to contribute to their bills also. I don't know what I would do if I was like my Dad and only getting €80 per week to spend.

    Any advice? Anything I can do?


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    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Ask to have their means test redone if there has been a change of circumstances.

    Oh you might just have a quick glance at the forum charter too.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Sell the farm if it's not making money.


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    purplecow1977
    Registered Users Posts: 2,877 ✭✭✭purplecow1977


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Sell the farm if it's not making money.

    I'm sure you'll understand that it's not feasible - he lives ON the farm.
    He has no qualifications/education so it's all he HAS really.

    mp22 sorry just read the charter. If you prefer to change my thread title please do, I don't know how to. Thanks.


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