TAMS Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2016

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Questions (470)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

470. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when will he issue decisions on applications under the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18082/16]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

To date 1,723 applicants have received full approval for investments in the TAMS II Schemes.

Earlier this year a further 1,100 part approvals issued for urgently required Dairy Equipment and Low Emission Slurry Spreading Equipment. Approvals continue to issue on an ongoing basis.