Clendennen welcomes funding allocation to Offaly biodiversity projects

Fine Gael TD for Offaly, John Clendennen, has welcomed the allocation of €105,000 in funding for biodiversity initiatives across the county, under the Local Biodiversity Action Fund.

Deputy Clendennen said the funding, administered through Offaly County Council, will support a diverse range of local projects focused on the protection, study, and enhancement of biodiversity in the region.

“The Local Biodiversity Action Fund was established to support local authorities in delivering meaningful actions to protect biodiversity.

“This year, ten projects across Offaly have been granted funding, contributing to important work such as conservation, education, and habitat restoration," Deputy Clendennen said.

Among the successful projects and their allocations are - Offaly Wetland Survey P1 €20,700.90; Hare’s Corner Project €29,750.00; Offaly Grasslands Improvement Project 2025 €15,000.00; Wildflowers of Offaly Video Project €8,500.00; IAS Management & Training 2025 €8,500.00; Community Biodiversity Action Plan Support, €6,800.00; Camcor Native Woodland Baseline Survey €7,650.00; Recording Irish Mayfly Conservation Status €1,228.28; In Your Nature €3,966.95 and Citizen Science & Outreach €3,825.00.

“I would like to thank Offaly County Council for their continued leadership and commitment to biodiversity. This funding reflects the Government’s ongoing support for community-led environmental efforts. I look forward to seeing these projects deliver real, positive impacts for Offaly’s unique natural heritage," Deputy Clendennen added.

A total of 262 projects nationwide received funding this year, supporting a wide range of activities such as bird and bat conservation, wetland surveys, and community biodiversity awareness initiatives.