Local Authority Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2011

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

Questions (546)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Question:

565 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm that town and county councils will have to pay for the salt they receive from the National Roads Authority; and if this cost will correspond with the costs accrued by the NRA in acquiring the salt. [29741/11]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar)

The arrangements for the purchase and distribution of salt are a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA). Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. The Deputy should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.