Fund 2 Scheme - FAQ | Inland Fisheries Ireland

It is not clear to us what this question intends. However, if it is meant whether construction works can be funded, then yes, they can. That would be a Category 2 project.

If the services can be provided by those on the Framework, then yes, they will be utilised in the first instance. Where specialist services are required and the skillset is not within the Framework then the tender would go to the open market.

Anyone can propose a barrier removal at EOI stage. It will be scored/selected to proceed to full application stage as per the rules outlined in the Scheme Guidelines. If it receives a grant award and is subsequently managed by IFI the services, if required, will then be procured using the procurement/governance procedures in place.

This information can be shared. It is available on the eTender's website via a Contract Award Notice. European Dynamics - Welcome to eTenders

Resources used for works must be vouched and not funded from another source. Please refer to section 1.2 of the Funding Agreement (Appendix D in the Scheme Guidelines).

This is being verified with the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport. This would apply, if required, at Construction Stage.

Yes, legal costs can be included. These are likely in the context of landowner agreements, agreement for access, etc.

Regarding compensation for loss of water rights, it is unclear where this would occur and is likely to be a very case specific. Queries can be submitted to barriers@fisheriesireland.ie

Yes, but please engage with us early so that we can assign resources to it.

Over 40,000 barriers have already been assessed by IFI. There are currently noted as being almost 74,000 potential barriers.

In terms of IFI review, if it is noted in the database as a non-barrier then that will be the first assessment. However, noting that the assessment may have been done several years ago and circumstances may have changed. If the applicant believes it’s a barrier, then they should make a submission with the inclusion of photos. The assessment team can then undertake a site visit to make a further assessment.

No.

It’s the width of barrier as defined in the Scheme Guidelines (width of channel 100m upstream of barrier).

4th March 2026.

Yes. This is on the website.

If it is tendered, then all the better as this gives a truer reflection of the costs. However, estimates will suffice if quotes are not in place.

Yes, but don’t submit expecting IFI to take it further. Early engagement with IFI is key in terms of being able to apply resources.

Whether the application is a joint application does not affect the scoring to the output. In terms of funding, we cannot give funding to a community group, so if it is a joint application with the Local Authority and they are willing to take it on then all the better in terms of applying resource and getting the project done.

Fund 2 Scheme - FAQ

<span class="accordion__trigger-text">Do interpretation of works, at site, attract grant support?</span> Do interpretation of works, at site, attract grant support?

<span class="accordion__trigger-text">Can proposers utilise internal resources to carry out the actual works on the river.</span> Can proposers utilise internal resources to carry out the actual works on the river.

<span class="accordion__trigger-text">Is the 1% Art instillation applicable for these projects?</span> Is the 1% Art instillation applicable for these projects?

<span class="accordion__trigger-text">Can project costs include 1. legal costs etc 2. compensation costs for loss of water rights etc</span> Can project costs include 1. legal costs etc 2. compensation costs for loss of water rights etc

<span class="accordion__trigger-text">Has a large number of barrier assessments already been carried out by existing Inland Fisheries Ireland staff</span> Has a large number of barrier assessments already been carried out by existing Inland Fisheries Ireland staff

<span class="accordion__trigger-text">If a barrier is coded blue - i.e. not a barrier according the map - will that be considered in an EOI?</span> If a barrier is coded blue - i.e. not a barrier according the map - will that be considered in an EOI?

<span class="accordion__trigger-text">If consultants are engaged to do design before full application can those costs be recouped?</span> If consultants are engaged to do design before full application can those costs be recouped?

<span class="accordion__trigger-text">Re Benchmark Ref costs is it the height or width of the barrier that&#039;s mentioned in meters</span> Re Benchmark Ref costs is it the height or width of the barrier that's mentioned in meters

<span class="accordion__trigger-text">What is the closing date for application stage?</span> What is the closing date for application stage?

<span class="accordion__trigger-text">Can you give outline of the detail required in the cost at the application stage? Is it tendered? or estimated?</span> Can you give outline of the detail required in the cost at the application stage? Is it tendered? or estimated?

<span class="accordion__trigger-text">Can a community group/angling group submit an EOI in the hope that IFI will take on the project?</span> Can a community group/angling group submit an EOI in the hope that IFI will take on the project?