Minister for the EHLG, John Gormley has announced the establishment of a new strategic archaeological research fund (entitled the Irish National Strategic Archaeological Research, or INSTAR, Programme). The fund for 2008 will be of the order of €1 million and will be administered by the Heritage Council. Funding will continue beyond the current year subject to review of the efficacy and impact of the new Programme.
More information on the Heritage Council’s website here…