Jackie Cahill
Ceist:695. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the new round of TAMS grants will be open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11117/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 7 March 2023
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TAMS 3 provides funding for capital investments on farms and will be in place for five years with a budget of €370 million.
TAMS 3 will include 10 schemes:- Solar Capital Investment Scheme (SCIS), Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme (AWNSSS), Pig and Poultry Investment Scheme (PPIS), Dairy Equipment Scheme (DES), Low Emissions Slurry Scheme (LESS), Organic Capital Investment Scheme (OCIS), Farm Safety Capital Investment Scheme (FSCIS), Tillage Capital Investment Scheme (TCIS), Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme (YFCIS), Women Farmers Capital Investment Scheme (WFCIS).
The first TAMS 3 Scheme- the Solar Capital Investment Scheme opened for applications on 22nd February 2023. The remaining Schemes will be opened on a phased basis during March, April and May 2023. The terms and conditions of each scheme will be published prior to the launch date.
It is anticipated that the first Tranche for all schemes will close on 16th June 2023. The scheme does not operate on a first come first served basis and all applications will go through a ranking and selection process after the closing date.