Departmental Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 April 2014

Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Questions (403)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

403. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the €2 million allocated for health and safety training and safety equipment as part of the Gateway scheme and which is being administered through the Limerick local authority will be available to all local authorities; and if he will indicate the way participating local authorities can avail of this funding. [17410/14]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The funding for Gateway from my Department will be available to all local authorities in proportion to the level of participation on the scheme. Applications for funding will be administered by Limerick County Council on the basis of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Council and my Department.