Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

Questions (292)

Jim Daly

Question:

292. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to facilitate older young farmers who have just failed to qualify as young farmers, to access the 60% grants under the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39440/15]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I am aware that there are a group of such farmers who fall outside the Young Farmer category. It is my intention to prioritise these farmers for support under the other TAMS Schemes, including the Dairy Equipment Scheme, where they can avail of a 40% rate of aid.