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By Eoghan Murphy · Shannonside · 23 October 2026
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The chairman of Longford IFA is calling for the government to reopen the Fuel Income Support Scheme to new applicants.The government initially set aside €100 mi...
The chairman of Longford IFA is calling for the government to reopen the Fuel Income Support Scheme to new applicants.
The government initially set aside €100 million for farmers and farm contractors facing unprecedented increases in fuel costs.
It was then extended by five months - but won't be open for new applicants.
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