58-thousand euro paid to Galway farmers under environmental scheme

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Nearly 58-thousand euro has been paid out to Galway farmers under the GLAS PLUS scheme.

GLAS is an agri-environmental scheme which funds farmers who strive to protect the environment.

In the latest round of payments, 3,200 farmers across the country have benefitted from a pot of 675-thousand euro.

Galway East TD and Junior Minister Ciaran Cannon says these payments will help farmers during this challenging period.

To hear from Minister Cannon, tune in to Galway Bay fm on the hour..