Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme has processed 75% of applications received
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue says that a total of 252 applications were received under the Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme (PEPS). Of this total 75% have since been processed for payment, McConalogue adds. This follows a parliamentary question posed by independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Deputy Carol Nolan regarding the announced support scheme for the pig sector. Applications for the Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme closed…