Ireland’s heritage funding schemes for 20214, allocated an increased budget allocation of €166m, will soon be open for applications, the second annual Heritage Ireland 2030 summit at Trinity College was told.
The conference discussions explored Ireland’s built, archaeological, and natural heritage and included with heritage leaders, community groups, and government representatives.
Minister Malcolm Noonan expressed the commitment to safeguarding Ireland’s heritage through the Department’s three main heritage grant schemes: the Community Monuments Fund, Built Heritage Investment Scheme, and Historic Structures Fund.
He highlighted key initiatives, such as increased funding for the Heritage Council, the Biodiversity Officers Programme, and plans for a traditional skills training centre and apprenticeship programme. There are plans to extend the support in future years to other heritage professions such as archivists, architectural conservation officers, and archaeologists.
Attendees were updated on developments in the Heritage sector, including the enactment of the Historic and Archaeological Heritage Act, transformation of NPWS; a masterplan for the new Boyne Valley Brú na Bóinne National Park at Dowth, provision of visitor facilities at the 14-17 Moore Street national monument; and support for local authorities to develop their nominations to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.
See heritage plan here:
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/778b8-heritage-ireland-2030/
