Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 March 2024
294. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when TAMS applications will be processed; if he will expedite applications for time-sensitive measures such as replacement of silage slabs (need to be completed by May); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11198/24]
View answerOverall, the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3), has proved very popular, with an unprecedented level of applications received in the first two tranches (almost four times the average number received per tranche under TAMS 2).
Approvals for TAMS 3 applications are issuing on a daily basis, with a total of 5,635 approvals now issued. As I have previously highlighted, applicants who have applied for mobile equipment may purchase equipment at their own risk, subject to the verification of eligibility in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the scheme.
To address the issue where there is an urgent need to commence works, the priority approval mechanism that was available under Tranche 1 is available again for Tranche 2 applicants. Applicants or their advisers should contact their local Department office outlining the circumstances and the critical requirement to proceed with the investment. On receipt of a request in writing or by email, the application will then be assessed to determine whether there is an urgent necessity to issue approval.
