Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2015
249. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will follow through on previous commitments to allow young trained farmers who have joint herd numbers with their parents to qualify for the 60% grant rate for erecting agricultural sheds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41504/15]
View answerTo avail of the 60% grant rate applicants are required either to hold a herd number in their own right, be part of a Department registered Farm Partnership or a qualifying director in a company and meet the eligibility conditions of the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme. It is perfectly possible for a qualifying young farmer to enter into one of these arrangements with his or her parents, in which case the partnership or company established will qualify for the 60% rate of aid.
