Offaly TD John Clendennen is welcoming changes to the Rural Social Scheme.
An Offaly TD is welcoming changes to a government scheme for farmers on lower incomes.
The Rural Social Scheme is expanding to couples who own a single herd harm and will run a pilot for over 200 farmers over 50 on social welfare to join the RSS.
It follows a review of the programme last summer with the new rules taking effect next January.
Fine Gael rep for Offaly John Clendennen says it's already helped the area:
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