Donegal farmers receive almost €36m in funding this year

Almost €36 million in funding has been paid out to support farmers in Donegal this year.  
The funding is made under the Basic Payment Scheme for 2018.
A total of 7,563 applicants from Donegal have been paid in the first tranche of the advance payment which equate to €35.7million.
Further payments are to be made in December.
In a statement, Minister Joe McHugh said that these payments give a significant financial boost for farmers, their families and rural communities around the county.