Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2005
93 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the budget 2006 increase requested by the Environmental Protection Agency; the amount granted in Estimate 2006; if there is a shortfall and the increased activity expected from the Environmental Protection Agency as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36639/05]
View answerThe Environmental Protection Agency engaged with my Department in the normal manner regarding its funding requirements for 2006. The agency has now been allocated €15.670 million in Exchequer funding for 2006 in the abridged Estimates Volume, an increase of 13% on the 2005 Estimates. Funding is also provided to the agency from the environment fund for certain of its activities. The increased funding will allow the agency to continue to discharge its functions and responsibilities, including the protection and improvement of the natural environment, for present and future generations.
