Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2024
257. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the types of funding allocated to local authorities in Cavan and Monaghan for the upkeep of public lighting and new installation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5151/24]
View answerMy Department does not provide specific funding allocations for public lighting. The provision and maintenance of public lighting is the responsibility of each individual local authority. Local authorities receive income from a variety of sources including grants from Central Government, Local Property Tax proceeds, commercial rates and other locally-raised charges.
It is a matter for each local authority to determine its own spending priorities, including funding towards the provision and maintenance of public lighting, having regard to both locally identified needs and available resources.
