Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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264. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12221/17]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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The Young Farmers’ Installation Scheme was discontinued for new applications with effect from 14 October 2008 as part of the decisions taken in the context of the 2009 Budget. Under the 2014 -2020 Rural Development Programme an enhanced capital investment scheme for young trained farmers was introduced. This new Scheme provides grant aid at a rate of 60% compared to the standard grant rate of 40% which is available under other on-farm investment schemes on certain investments up to €80,000.

Farmers who were unable to avail of the installation aid scheme and who now do not meet the eligibility conditions of the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme of TAMS II will be prioritised for grant aid under the TAMS II Schemes at the grant rate of 40%.