Farm Safety Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2016

Thursday, 14 July 2016

Questions (235)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

235. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding avenues available to farmers to enhance safety measures on their farms; his plans for farmers to be able to claim back VAT on this equipment if they purchase it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21884/16]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

There is a range of investments available under Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme II measures to enhance safety of farms. Farmers can, in certain cases, claim back the VAT from the Revenue Commissioners except in the case of mobile equipment.