NewswireTODAY - /newswire/ - Ennis, Clare, Ireland, 2008/03/19 - Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has announced funding of EUR172,000 to Clare County Council under the Department’s 2008 Built Heritage Capital Works Programme.

The funding will be distributed by the local authority under its Architectural Conservation Grants Scheme, which supports the repair and conservation of buildings on the Record of Protected Structures.

According to Minister Killeen, “The conservation of our historic buildings makes our towns and villages more attractive to tourists and locals alike and can often act as a catalyst for further heritage projects in an area, as it enhances local awareness in our built heritage.”
“I am very happy to announce this funding for Clare County Council, an increase of over 20% on last year’s allocation. This allocation will support the conservation of significant buildings all around County Clare”, added the Minister.

The Minister noted the important role that local authority Conservation Officers play in ensuring the conservation and protection of the Built Heritage and encouraging best practice at a local level. In recognition of this, additional funding has been provided to local authorities that have recruited them.

- Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Environment Heritage and Local Government and Communication Energy and Natural Resources with special responsibility for Environment and Energy, is available for interview and further comment on +353 87-2525304
- High-resolution images of Minister Killeen are available on request

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