The ‘Green Cert’ is a course that meets the requirement to be a trained farmer as outlined in Section 81AA of the Stamp Duty Consolidation Act 1999 as updated by Revenue eBrief No. 090/19 on 02 May 2019.
Green certificate courses are offered throughout the country by An Teagasc who are the main provider of agriculture courses throughout the country. A provision is also offered by Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education Training Board (MSLETB) in Westport College of Further Education. MSLETB has confirmed to my office that in September 2021 they will have 240 places for students in the part-time Special Purpose Award programme and a total of 60 places available in the two full time provisions in Agriculture and Horticulture.
MSLETB/Westport College of Further Education have committed to offer potential students further advice and guidance on training options available in MSLETB and via other providers e.g. Teagasc and other ETBs.