fuel support scheme ireland

Farmers and agricultural contractors will receive fuel support payments by the end of June after the Government finalised its support scheme announced in the wake of the recent protests. Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon confirmed some of the scheme's details at Government Buildings earlier; with Mr O'Brien saying the scheme will "offer supports at a difficult time". Under the fuel support scheme up to 120,000 farmers and 1,500 full-time agricultural contractors will receive financial aid. Combined with the earlier excise cuts, the package will r