Local Authorities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022

Thursday, 8 September 2022

Questions (461)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

461. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details on the total amounts of moneys awarded to Louth County Council by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if he will seek details on the total moneys drawn down and spent by Louth County Council over the same years, in tabular form, and, if not spent, the total moneys that were returned to his Department over the same years, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43525/22]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The Public Service Innovation Fund is a competitive fund that aims to support innovative ideas from across the Public Service, with funding available from €25,000 up to €60,000.  In 2022, Louth County Council was awarded €50,000 from this Fund by my Department to develop an AI Powered Road Asset Management  System.  No funding was granted to Louth County Council by my Department for the period 2016 to 2021.