Charlie McConalogue
Question:192. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which the low emissions slurry scheme will interact with pillar 1 payments. [10181/19]
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Low Emissions Slurry equipment is recognised as contributing to reducing ammonia emissions and increasing the efficiency of nutrient recycling in slurry systems. It is identified as a key mitigation option in reducing the climate impact of Agriculture under the Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost Curve.
The Low Emission Slurry Spreading Equipment Scheme (LESS) under TAMS II provides grant assistance to farmers for purchasing LESS equipment. This programme is provided for under the 2014 - 2020 Rural Development Programme and is jointly funded by the European Union and the National exchequer. There are specific terms and conditions applying to this scheme, however it does not interact with pillar 1 payments.
The new CAP (2021-2027) negotiations are ongoing and progressing towards the agreement of final regulations for the new CAP. Details regarding requirements under the new CAP will not be available until this process is concluded. Under those Regulations, Ireland will then draw up a CAP Strategic Plan setting out our national programme.