Rural Social Scheme participation grows since eligibility measures updated

Since the introduction of the new eligibility measures in January 2026, participation on the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) has increased steadily. The number has grown from 2,598 participants at the end of December 2025 to 2,776 participants on the scheme as of July 2026, the Department of Social Protection (DSP) told Agriland. A DSP spokesperson said new […] The post Rural Social Scheme participation grows since eligibility measures updated appeared first on Agriland.ie.