Local Government Reform

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Questions (520)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Question:

520. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has changed the policy on local government whereby Oireachtas Members are entitled to receive copies of agendas, minutes, policy documents, budgets and so on from their relevant local authorities; the reason, if the policy has not changed, such documentation is not routinely provided by Kildare County Council to all Oireachtas Members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1568/14]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

There has been no change in policy in relation to the provision of relevant documentation to members of the Oireachtas, who may request such documents under the Local Government Act 2001 (Section 237A) Regulations, 2003. The implementation of this policy is a matter for the relevant local authority in each instance, and I understand that Kildare County Council will contact you directly.