Poultry Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

Ceisteanna (804)

Brendan Smith

Ceist:

804. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of grant applications under TAMS II in relation to the upgrading or provision of new poultry units for turkeys, that is, turkey grow houses; the number of applications approved; the additional capacity such grant aid will assist to increase turkey production; the number of applications per county; the number of applications approved to date; the number of projects completed and grant aid issued in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45927/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The Pigs and Poultry Investment Scheme of TAMS II provides for energy efficiency related investments, disease reduction facilities and feed system upgrades in poultry houses.

The Scheme does not provide for the provision of new poultry units.

No payments have issued to date to applicants who have indicated turkeys as their production units under the eligibility conditions of the Scheme.