Local Authority Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2018

Tuesday, 3 July 2018

Questions (560)

John Brassil

Question:

560. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount of funding provided to Kerry County Council in 2016, 2017 and 2018 for the improvement works in lieu scheme; the number of applications Kerry County Council received in each of those years; the number of applications approved for funding in each of those years; the average grant allocation in each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28965/18]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

There was no funding requested by Kerry County Council in respect of the Improvement Works in Lieu scheme in 2016, 2017 or 2018.

The detailed administration of these grants, including the assessment, approval and prioritisation of applications is the responsibility of the local authorities and my Department does not keep data in relation to the applications under this scheme as this is a matter for Kerry County Council.