Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2023
445. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration has been given to providing farmers with assistance on the purchase of wood chippers, given new rules which prevent farmers from burning wood on their land and the slow decomposition of larger pieces of wood; if such a measure could be included under TAMS 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53682/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) provides grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their holdings. There is an indicative budget of €370 million available for the period 2023-2027, and all investments must be linked to Climate, Environment or Animal Welfare.
TAMS 3 is a demand-led scheme, and there are currently in excess of 430 investment items available across the ten constituent schemes. Grant aid is available for a Wood/biomass PTO driven wood chipper under four measures:- The Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme, the Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme, The Women Farmer Capital Investment Scheme and The Organic Capital Investment Scheme. Details of all investments available under TAMS 3 are available on my Department's Website.
I will ensure that the investment list will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis.
