Written answers
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government
Departmental Surveys
Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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365. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has considered supporting the expansion of the Monaghan hedgerow survey across the State on a recurring basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8020/22]
Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party)
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In 2021, Monaghan County Council commissioned a Hedgerow Survey in its area. This was carried out during July and August on hedges previously surveyed in 2010. The survey was co-funded by The Heritage Council.
My Department supports such initiatives by Local Authorities through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund, which provides funding for projects that contribute to the implementation of the National Biodiversity Action Plan. All 31 Local Authorities were approved for projects in 2021 and the Fund has been increased to €1.5m in 2022. I would welcome such further proposals from local authorities.
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