Galway TD welcomes abolition of six-year rule for Rural Social Scheme

A local TD says cabinet decision to abolish the six-year rule for the Rural Social Scheme will remove the biggest threat to its viability.

The Rural Social Scheme provides a supplementary income for low-income farmers and fishermen or women who are unable to earn an adequate living.

A six-year time limit was introduced in 2017 but faced fierce criticism from many rural TD's.

Fine Gael Deputy Cannon says these schemes are crucial to local areas - and the rule had to be scrapped to ensure that continues to be the case.