Installation Aid Scheme

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Questions (392)

Robert Troy

Question:

447 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has any intention of reintroducing the installation aid grant for young farmers wishing to take over the family farm; and if he could outline any incentives he may be considering to encourage young persons to pursue farming as a way of life. [12447/12]

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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

The Young Farmers' Installation Scheme was closed to new applicants on 14 October 2008 and I have no plans to reopen the Scheme at this time. A number of tax measures were contained in the 2012 Budget in order to assist young farmers to pursue a career in farming.