€1m heritage funding scheme announced
Almost €1m in funding is being made available in 2025 for the recruitment of new heritage professionals aimed at strengthening the protection of heritage assets across the country. It is anticipated that by the end of 2026 a full complement of local authority archivists, architectural conservation officers and archaeologists will be in place, ensuring comprehensive nationwide coverage of crucial heritage protection functions for the future.
The announcement was made today, Tuesday 29th October, by Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD. It is being implemented by the Heritage Council in collaboration with the County and City Management Association (CCMA) with the support of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
The funding is part of an overall allocation of €5m to the Heritage Council aimed at strengthening heritage protection measures and improving accessibility to heritage at local level. It will also support the already fully resourced biodiversity and heritage officer networks. The introduction of the expanded scheme will ensure that essential specialist professional resources are in place to protect local heritage and provide increased public services.
More details about this funding scheme are available on this web page: https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/news/news-features/appointment-of-heritage-professionals-across-ireland-signals-new-era-for-protection-of-heritage