Local Improvements Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2013

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Questions (565)

Brendan Smith

Question:

565. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has allocated any specific funding to any local authority for 2013 in respect of the local improvement scheme; if so, the amount of funding allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14236/13]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

This year, local authorities are permitted to use up to 7% of their Discretionary Grant (as notified in January 2013) for works under the Local Improvement Scheme should they wish to do so. As a result, the Local Improvement Scheme has been suspended for 2013.