TAMS 3: Priority approval mechanism available to Tranche 2 applicants

The priority approval mechanism for Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) applications is now open for Tranche 2, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., announced earlier this week.

A total of 9,110 applicants have been received under the 10 schemes contained within Tranche 2 of TAMS 3, which aims to deliver key modernisation, environmental and safety improvements on thousands of farms across the country.

Table 1: TAMS 3 Tranche 2 applications

Commenting on the announcement of the priority approval mechanism, Minister McConalogue said: “Last year, I ensured that priority approvals were issued for farmers that needed to commence works urgently. This facility is in place again for all farmers and their advisors.

“I would therefore urge those who submitted a TAMS 3 application under Tranche 2, and who have an urgent requirement to commence works, to contact my Department.

"If this applies to you, you should contact your local Department of Agriculture office. Your application will then be assessed to determine whether there is an urgent need to issue approval, and it will be prioritised accordingly.”

The Minister also confirmed the continuation of TAMS 3, with Tranche 3 of the scheme open until 12 April 2024. The Minister added: “I can confirm the continuation of TAMS 3, which provides supports to farmers to invest in a range of facilities on their farms. The popularity of this scheme is evident, with a total of 9,110 applications submitted during Tranche 2, which closed for applications on 19 January. I confirmed late last year that all eligible applications will be approved for Tranche 2.”

For further details on TAMS, visit the Department of Agriculture's website.