Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 December 2025
447. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline all grants and funding supports available to farmers for the repair or restoration of farm buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67269/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) currently provides grant aid for investment in new structures rather than repair of existing structures. Where buildings have been significantly damaged it may be more economic to replace the entire structure, rather than attempting to repair the damaged building. In such cases, it is open to farmers to apply for support for the construction of new buildings under TAMS.
However, in order to ensure that farms are more resilient in advance of future weather events, I have introduced grant aid support under TAMS for replacement of roofs. This grant aid support for the replacement of roofs will be open for applications in the next tranche of TAMS 3, which opens shortly, under the Farm Safety measure.
I would urge farmers to carry out a structural assessment of their farm buildings to ensure that all structures are able to withstand future weather events. Where structures are found not to be structurally sound, I would encourage farmers to undertake the necessary work to make the buildings safe. In doing so they should ensure that all necessary measures are undertaken to ensure that the health and safety of those involved is protected at all times.
