The Department of Agriculture is close to further agreement with the European Commision on different aspects of the Locally Led Agri Environment Scheme (LLAES).

The hen harrier and the freshwater pearl mussel scheme have already received agreement for funding and now the Department will appoint a project team to develop the actions at local level across all areas, working with farmer representatives on the ground.

Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed said he wants to support farmers in protecting the hen harrier – one of Ireland’s rarest birds.

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