Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019
837. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the criteria, deadline and other information in relation to a scheme (details supplied); when the scheme will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1271/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 2019 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme is administered by the Heritage Council and applications are evaluated and ranked by an expert panel in accordance with selection criteria published as part of the scheme.
One of the conditions of entry to the scheme is that a farmer must have a GLAS contract with my Department. The farmer must also own the building or other related structure for which funding is sought or acting with the permission of the owner.
The principal objective is to ensure that traditional farm buildings and other related structures that contribute to the character of the landscape, and are of significant heritage value, are conserved for active agricultural use.
Grant amounts vary between €4,000 and €25,000. A grant award will not be for more than 75% of the cost of the works with a maximum available grant of €25,000.
The 2019 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme will be launched in late January 2019.
