Kilkenny to receive €43,427 in funding for biodiversity projects
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The Green Party in Kilkenny have welcomed the allocation of €43,427 for biodiversity projects in Kilkenny as part of the Local Authority Biodiversity Grant Scheme.
The Minister of State with responsibility for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, announced that all 31 Local Authorities have received funding under the scheme, with a total of €1.35 million made available in 2021.
Cllr Maria Dollard has welcomed the investment in Kilkenny’s biodiversity.
“This is great news for Kilkenny and especially the projects that utilise Citizen Science data gathering. We know that people care about nature, it matters to them. There has never been greater demand for healthy nature. This funding will see investment in projects driven by education, citizen science, awareness and action projects about pollinators, invasive species and birds. “
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