Senator Erin McGreehan has confirmed that a total of 635 payments worth €944,490 to farmers in Louth have commenced.
The Louth Senator said that nationwide payments totaling €184 million have issued to 87,149 farmers, the highest level of advance payments to the most farmers ever achieved for the ANC.
She said: “It is very welcome that the advance payments under ANC this year are the highest level of payments issued to the most farmers ever achieved under the scheme.
“In Louth, that means that 635 payments have been made to farmers totaling over €900,000.
“In government Fianna Fáil will continue to support farm families and protect the viability of farming livelihoods to the maximum extent possible.
“We are focused on listening to farmers, acting on their concerns and being absolutely committed to continuing to help them meet the varied significant challenges across the sector.”
For further information reach out to Erin McGreehan.
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