186 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grants or financial supports that have been given to Bird Watch Ireland in support of the work of this organisation by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47363/10]

I refer to the reply to Question No. 370, of 5 October 2010. My Department has allocated €293,275 for grant aid to Birdwatch Ireland for 2010.