Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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236. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grants that will be made available from his Department for the construction or renovation of farm buildings in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2233/17]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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The TAMS II Schemes provide grants for the construction of a variety of farm structures. The full range of investment measures are detailed on the Department's website. Applications for the TAMS II Schemes can be made online and funding will be made available over the course of 2017 for approved applications. TAMS II Schemes are funded under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.

In addition, the GLAS Traditional Farm Building Scheme is administered by the Heritage Council on behalf of my Department. A budget of €1 million has been provided for projects under this scheme in 2017. Unfortunately applications for 2017 are now closed. It is intended to re-open it later in the year for applicants to apply for projects to be undertaken in 2018.