Misleading online posts prompt thousands of enquiries about State's 'Our Living Islands' initiative

The ‘Our Living Islands’ scheme — intended for property renovation — does not include any terms that would allow for immigration or resettlement to this country. File picture: David Creedon

Nearly 5,700 people contacted a government department believing an €80,000 reward was being offered to people willing to resettle on an island.

The ‘Our Living Islands’ initiative continues to pop up in viral social media posts promising a new life backed by a hefty government grant.