Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2023
401. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will include grant-aid for dribble bars, rubber mats and quad gates under TAMS in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44033/23]
View answerThe Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) provides grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their holdings. There is a budget of €370 million available for the period 2023-2027, and all investments are linked to Climate, Environment or Animal Welfare.
Following the success of TAM II, I have significantly increased the number of investments available to more than 430 items. Due to budgetary constraints it has not been possible to include rubber mats and quad gates at this time.
There is currently analysis taking place of emissions factor in relation to the dribble bar compared to the trailing shoe. I am awaiting the outcome of this analysis before making a decision on the inclusion of the dribble bar in TAMS 3.
Investment items and ceilings for grant aid are under constant review, and additional investment items may be included for consideration when evaluating further updates to the TAMS 3 investment lists.
