1st March 2012 - Launch of the Heritage Council Strategic Plan 2012 – 2016
The launch of the plan comes at a time of uncertainty for the Heritage Council which is due for critical review by the Minister Department over the coming months. Nonetheless the support from Ireland’s heritage sector was overwhelmingly evident at the launch.
The plan focuses on developing the value of the heritage sector to employment, education and heritage based tourism. It outlines that every €1 million spent on grants by the Heritage Council supports 70 jobs and 300 jobs across a range of related sectors and can thereby make a significant contribution to the national recovery. Additionally research shows that in 2010, Heritage Council projects attracted approximately 18,700 tourists, while every €1 spent by the Heritage Council resulted in €4.10 for the Irish tourism industry.
Speaking at the launch the Minister Deenihan said ‘Today is both a celebration and recognition of the achievements of the heritage council, and an acknowledgement of its aspirations for the heritage sector in the years ahead. It is important that we recognise that the conservation, preservation and management of our national heritage, has economic as well as cultural benefits.’
Dr Conor Newman, Chairman of the Heritage Council added ‘Of utmost importance to the Heritage Council is that the significance of heritage in supporting jobs, as an educational resource and in maintaining the quality of our heritage tourism is fully recognised and realised.’
Download a copy of the Heritage Council Strategic Plan 2012-2016
Download Wicklow Uplands Council submission on the Draft Plan
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