Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I agree. This is a great example that shows that when farmers are given the technology and shown the alternative practices that can allow them to reduce emissions and reduce damage to water sources, they will embrace that and move forward. However, they need support. The Minister is correct that TAMS has been very effective in ensuring people have the necessary machinery and can acquire it in an affordable way. However, in the event that this machinery essentially becomes mandatory across the board, TAMS will not be available as a utilisation to ensure other farmers can get that. What are the specific proposals to deliver grant aid to those farmers and farm contractors who want this equipment but need the financial support to be able to get it?

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