Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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73. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce grant aid for farmers who wish to install solar panels on their farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45400/14]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The draft Rural Development Programme for the 2014-2020 period was submitted to the EU Commission for approval in July 2014 and includes provision for a suite of on-farm investment schemes. Investments in renewable energy in the Pig and Poultry sector are included and the granting of aid for the provision of Solar Panels in this sector is being considered. The definitive list of investment items eligible for support under TAMS II will be made available when EU Commission approval of the Programme has been received.