TAMS Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Questions (1169)

Kevin O'Keeffe

Question:

1169. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the eligibility criteria for TAMS applicants from the tillage area, that is, that he waive the requirement of tractor mounted sprayers be electronically functional and GPS friendly. [35061/17]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

There are no plans to revise the eligibility criteria for TAMS applicants  that a sprayer has electronic or GPS control.

Electronic or GCPS control is an important part  of an eligible sprayer and is required to ensure accurate and efficient application.