TAMS Administration

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

Questions (599)

Michael Fitzmaurice

Question:

599. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a grant for rubber mats for slatted sheds as part of the new TAMS programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30863/16]

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Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Grant aid to support farmers who wish to install rubber mats for slatted sheds is not currently available under TAMS II. As set out in the Programme for a Partnership Government the expansion of the scheme to include the introduction of such a grant will be subject to EU approval.