Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2017
507. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an application can be made to TAMS without providing a quote for the fencing work in view of the fact the fencing will be carried out by the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8056/17]
View answerIn the case where an applicant is applying for sheep fencing investments the online application system for TAMS II requires that the applicant indicates the linear meters of the fencing that is proposed and the proposed cost of completing this work. It is not necessary to upload a quote to the system at application stage.
Own labour/machinery is permitted for sheep fencing investments. The hours worked and the date(s) on which they were worked must be set out in the payment claim. In all cases, the work must be carried out in full compliance with the relevant Department's technical specifications (S148 and 148A which are available on the Department's website) in order for it to be eligible for grant-aid.
