Farmers get GLAS payments

GLAS PLUS payments have been made to 3,200 farmers tied to the scheme.

Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed announced the news this week, and explained that the payments total over €675,000.

The farmers in question have undertaken to deliver more GLAS actions in order to deliver a higher environmental dividend.

It follows on from the 2019 GLAS balance payments, which began on April 16, and up to now 93 per cent of GLAS farmers have received their balance payment.

In total, this amounts to just under €28m.

“I welcome the news that GLAS continues to exceed its delivery targets,” Minister Creed said.

“My Department’s flexible response to the COVID-19 crisis has ensured that farmers receive their payments on time, and in many cases ahead of schedule.

GLAS payments will continue to issue each week as outstanding case issues are resolved.”

All GLAS participants are also reminded that GLAS One and Two participation continues December 31, and GLAS 3 will continue until December 31, 2021.