Comhar na nOileán Teo. are now compiling a new waiting list for the RSS out of which vacancies that arise on the scheme may be filled.
The aims of RSS are to provide:
- Certain services of benefit to rural communities by harnessing the skills and talents available among low-income farmers and fisherpersons
- Income support to low income farmers and fisherpersons who are in receipt of specified, social welfare payments
Eligibility Criteria for Farmers Be able to provide proof of farming: A. Application for the EU Single Payment Scheme for the current year, or B. Declaration from the District Veterinary Office (D.V.O) confirming stock details at last test AND be in receipt of one of the specified social welfare payments Note: Each participant must occupy and farm in their own right a minimum of 1 Hectare of land within the State The following people are also permitted to participate in the scheme: · Dependant Spouse/Children/Siblings of a qualifying farmer (who meets the existing underlying eligibility criteria, mentioned above) · Qualified adult dependants of a State Pension (non-contributory), who themselves are under 66, who meet the existing underlying eligibility criteria, mentioned above | Eligibility Criteria for Fisherpersons Be in receipt of Fish Assist OR Be a: · Self employed fisherperson on a fishing boat, in the Register of Fishing Boats / whose boat has been issued with a Pot Fishing Licence · Self employed fisherperson who has been issued with a Commercial Salmon Fishing Licence / Commercial Eel Fishing Licence · Self employed fisherperson who has been issued with a dredging licence for shellfish · Holders of an Aquaculture licence issued by the Department of Communication, Marine and Natural Resources / Permit holders for shell fishing issued by a registered Cooperative AND be in receipt of one of the specified social welfare payments The following people are also permitted to participate in the scheme: · Dependent spouse of a person qualified i.e. instead of the spouse · Qualified adult dependants of a State Pension (non-contributory), who themselves are U66 |
19.5 hours per week (based on a farmer/fisherman-friendly schedule)
Contracts run from 01 April to 31 March each year
Paid on a weekly basis
Retain secondary benefits (medical cards etc.)
Please contact an comharchumann for more information or for an application form. (074 9520533)
Completed forms and any supporting documentation should be returned to the office before 7th October.