THE Department of Agriculture has commenced 2023 GLAS advance payments to eligible famers in Mayo.

Deputy Alan Dillon said he was 'delighted' to learn the payments have commenced - some 3,683 eligible farmers in Mayo will begin to receive their GLAS advance payments.

Payments totalling €2,492,942 will be made in County Mayo, he explained.

Deputy Dillon said “A key priority of government is to issue payments to farm families in a rapid manner. These payments are an important income boost to farmers at this time of year.

Payments will continue to issue in outstanding cases on a regular basis. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D encouraged any farmers with queries in relation to GLAS to direct them by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.