222. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 559 of 4 February 2014, the status of eligibility of conversion of old buildings such as the conversion of an existing silage pit and shed, the extension of an existing shed and the installation of slotted units and cubicles with an underground slurry tank; if the building will qualify for the new grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43533/15]

In general the retrofitting and refurbishment of existing farm buildings is not being grant aided under TAMS II. The conversion of an existing silage pit and shed is not allowed. However an extension on to an existing animal house is allowed and the provision of new slatted units and cubicles with underground slurry tank is eligible under the scheme. Further details are available on my Department's website www.agriculture.gov.ie.