Agriculture Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Ceisteanna (3385)

Michael Creed

Ceist:

3385. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will clarify the operation of the TAMS five-year rule with regard to eligibility for grant aid for a second grant application under TAMS in circumstances in which the applicant would have previously benefited under TAMS 1; if this second application is impacted by the ranking in selection process applied to TAMS applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40093/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

TAMS is a demand led scheme with a maximum eligible investment ceiling under TAMS II of €80,000 per holding, except in the case of partnerships. This ceiling applies to investments made under TAMS II and is not impacted by investments previously made under TAMS I.

All TAMS II applications submitted are initially subject to a ranking and selection process with applications that meet the relevant qualifying mark progressing to the next stage The ranking and selection marking sheet is individual to each of the seven measures available under TAMS II. Marks are awarded to applicants who didn't receive grant aid under TAMS 1 with a reduction in marks for grant-aid received for relevant investments. The full details of the terms and conditions and marking sheets for the ranking and selection process for each of the seven measure under TAMS ll are available on the Department’s website.