Leitrim councillor says that farmers are concerned about BISS delay

Leitrim councillor says that farmers are concerned about BISS delay

Cllr Padraig Fallon

North Leitrim Sinn Fein Cllr Padraig Fallon told the Leitrim Observer this week how significant concerns have been raised by farmers to the announced delay to Basic Income for Sustainability Scheme (BISS) and Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) payments this year and that he has raised the issue with Teachta Claire Kerrane the party’s Agri spokesperson.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, has been made aware of these concerns since April, stated Cllr Fallon, but to date no measures have been taken by the Department to ensure payments are made on time.ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE […]

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