AQW 24181/17-22

Ms Kellie Armstrong
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 13/10/2021
Answered On Date: 25/10/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
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.

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.