Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2005
293 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the supports which are available to communities both in rural and urban settings which wish to clean up their areas; the projects being promoted by his Department to enable this to happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14625/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department supports a range of anti-litter initiatives under the litter action plan. In 2004, €720,000 was provided to local authorities for anti-litter education and awareness projects. Some €280,000 was provided to An Taisce for the national spring clean initiative and €75,000 was provided to the Irish Business Against Litter National Litter League. In addition, the substantial prize fund for the national Tidy Towns competition, which this year will exceed €180,000, supports communities in the enhancement of their local environment.
