Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 February 2015
228. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7514/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project referred to by the Deputy commenced in July 2014. The European Union has agreed to provide almost 50% co-funding for this €5 million project, which is being led by my Department in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
The project team was appointed late last year and is now established in offices at the location referred to in the Deputy's Question. The team will work in collaboration with members of the farming and forest-owning communities in the relevant catchments on a wide range of conservation actions over the remaining 5 years of the project. Participation by local farm and forest owners in the project will be entirely voluntary.
Important outreach initiatives will also be undertaken to add value to local enterprises and raise awareness amongst the local communities. To that end, a project website will be established in the coming weeks and more detailed information will be available there in due course.
