Local Authority Finances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Questions (1519)

Joan Collins

Question:

1519. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department received any formal request for financial assistance from Sligo County Council in respect of road strengthening works costing €174,212, which the council incurred in preparing for the recent visit of members of the British royal family to Sligo; his plans to provide funding to Sligo County Council to cover any of the costs associated with the royal visit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32237/15]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

My Department received an enquiry from Sligo County Council but has not received a formal request for financial assistance in respect of costs associated with the recent visit of members of the British royal family. I have no plans to provide funding for such costs. Lead responsibility in relation to the visit rests with my colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. Lead responsibility in relation to roads matters rests with my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.