Farming organisations react to €100m fuel support scheme

Some organisations say the Government-issued €100m fuel support scheme doesn't reflect on-farm realities

Fuel protests at Irving oil refinery in Whitegate, Co Cork, last week. Picture: Larry Cummins

The government’s announcement of a €100 million emergency package has been met with a cautious response from farming organisations.

The €100m Fuel Subsidy Support Scheme aims to assist farmers, agricultural contractors, and fishers facing an increase in fuel costs. The payments will cover the months of March up to the end of July, which coincides with peak fuel usage on farms.