AQW 24181/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he will be applying for funding for the seal sanctuary in Exploris, Portaferry in the upcoming multi-year budget.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 13 October 2021
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 13 October 2021
- Answer due by
- 28 October 2021
- Answered
- 25 October 202112 days after tabling
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Grant funding to support operation of the Seal Sanctuary at Exploris is financed from income generated through the carrier bag levy. The current grant runs to 31 March 2022 and the scheduled review of this grant is underway. A decision on future funding will be made following the review.