Farmers will be included in energy support scheme confirms McConalogue

Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue: 'This budget supports farm families dealing with the immediate and ongoing fallout of the illegal invasion of Ukraine.' Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Collins Photos

Farmers will be able to avail of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme introduced in this year's Budget.

It is not known how many farmers will be eligible for the scheme worth €1.2bn, according to Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.