Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2021
1041. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will give special consideration to young farmers who started farming since the closure of the last GLAS scheme to be eligible for the traditional farm building scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13470/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Traditional Farm Building Scheme (TFBS) is a complementary measure to GLAS, intended to encourage a holistic approach which increases understanding and management of both the natural and built/cultural heritage present on individual farms. Accordingly, participation in GLAS is the prime eligibility condition. The scheme is administered on behalf of the Department by the Heritage Council.
The current tranche of the Scheme opened on the 4 March 2021 and, to be eligible for the scheme, all applicants must be participants in GLAS. As this is a complementary measure to GLAS, any person who is not a participant in GLAS will be ineligible to apply.
