Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021
1163. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has plans to increase the TAMS costings and ceilings in view of the fact there has been a substantial increase in the costs of materials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52046/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll the reference costs under TAMS II were fully reviewed in July of this year. The costs were increased in the case of own labour and, in the case of 62 investment items, with increases ranging from 5%-40%. A decrease of 10%-30% was implemented in the case of three investment items.
A further review has commenced of the reference costs in light of the increasing costs of construction; any changes identified will be considered once this review is completed.
