Some 96,200 farmers have applied for their BPS online, Minister for Agriculture said one week ahead of next Wednesday's midnight deadline. This compares with over 123,000 applicants last year.

Minister Creed announced two additional BPS clinics next Tuesday and Wednesday, completing the list of remaining farmer assistance events as follows:

  • Thursday 9 May, 9am-3pm: The Manor Hotel, Ratass, Tralee, Co Kerry.
  • Friday 10 May, 9am-3pm: The Ard Rí Hotel, Milltown Road, Tuam, Co Galway.
  • Monday 13 May, 9am-3pm: The Great National South Court Hotel, Raheen, Limerick
  • Tuesday 14 May, 9am-5pm: Department offices, Derryhallagh, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.
  • Wednesday 15 May, 9am-5pm: Department offices, Farnham Street, Cavan.

    • Farmers visiting a BPS clinic are advised to bring their 2019 BPS pack including land summary and maps, and a valid form of photo ID.

    The Department's office on Abbeyleix Road in Portlaoise, Co Laois and the phone help desks will also open for extended hours as follows:

  • 9am-5.30pm until this Friday.
  • 9.30am-5pm on Saturday 11 May
  • 9am-9pm on Monday 13 May and Tuesday 14 May
  • 9am-12am on Wednesday 15 May.

    • The number for assistance with the agfood.ie website registration is 0761 064424.

    The BPS application queries help desk can be contacted on 0761 064420.

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