Changes to Rural Social Scheme

The Minister of State said his officials will examine the remaining recommendations, which include that the RSS be reviewed every five years.

The Minister of State said his officials will examine the remaining recommendations, which include that the RSS be reviewed every five years.

Rural Social Scheme (RSS) changes are on the way to allow a farming or fishing couple to both access the €52m per year scheme, with each using the same herd number or fishing licence simultaneously.

Also on the way are three-year contracts for participants.