Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 June 2016

Wednesday, 15 June 2016

Ceisteanna (187)

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

187. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will process and issue payments under the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme 2; if he is aware that the delay is causing financial hardship and difficulties for families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16164/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The necessary IT development work is underway to enable applicants in the TAMS II Schemes who have completed works for which they were approved to make a payment claim.

I expect that payments will commence next month.