Departmental Budgets

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2024

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Ceisteanna (86)

Pauline Tully

Ceist:

86. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has made an application to his Department for increased funding in budget 2025 for the repair and maintenance of local and regional roads; if he will increase the funding for allocation to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in budget 2025 for the repair and maintenance of local and regional roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17850/24]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has responsibility at Central Government level in relation to the local government system generally and for certain specific functional or service areas such as planning, housing and fire services. However, responsibility in relation to policy, funding, legislation, and general oversight and accountability at national level in respect of a number of functions of local authorities rests with the relevant line Minister. Responsibility for funding of roads rests in the first instance with the Minister for Transport.