Ceann Comhairle John O’Donoghue TD said, “ I welcome this funding of €32,000 announced by John Gormley TD Minister for the Environment and Minister of State Kitt to fund Public Education and Awareness Initiatives on Litter and Graffiti. This funding can be used for local media campaigns, clean-ups and primary or secondary school competitions. I am pleased that there is a particular focus on involving schools and young people and on voluntary initiatives carried out by community groups to combat litter and graffiti”.