Funding has been increased for environment projects in Ireland.

Denis Naughten, T.D, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, has allocated funding of €460,000 to this year's scheme - an increase of 15% on funding in 2016.

Minister Naughten stated: "I am delighted to announce the launch of the Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund for 2017. Funding provided under this scheme supports local projects to improve the environment and make our communities more sustainable. The fund shows how local initiatives can make a real difference in our communities, and showcases how small changes can make lasting improvements to our environment. Together with the local authorities my Department has supported over 700 projects under this scheme last year and I know that the increase in funding I have announced today will enable even more work to be done this year. The Fund supports small scale non-profit environmental projects such as allotments, community gardens, compost schemes, rainwater harvesting schemes, educational initiatives and environmental exhibitions. Funding provided by my Department is matched by the local authorities, and projects also attract funding from other sources."

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(CD/LM)