Local Authority Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 July 2012

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Questions (386)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

400 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason Dalkey Island, an important asset to the heritage of Dublin, remains closed to the public; if he will ensure that the necessary funding is available to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to allow visitors to the island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35450/12]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Deputy Jimmy Deenihan)

The Deputy will appreciate that the provision of funding to local authorities is primarily a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.