Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 March 2015
202. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason revenue raised from road taxation has gone to the establishment of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9430/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIncome from Motor Tax currently accrues to the Local Government Fund. The Fund historically provided local authorities with finance to fund some of their day-to-day activities, including elements of water services costs, through General Purpose Grant allocations. Following the establishment of Irish Water, the water-related element of General Purpose Grants which previously went to local authorities has been replaced with an annual subvention to Irish Water. €439.1m was provided for this purpose in 2014 and it is expected that €399m will be provided in 2015. No funding has been provided from the local Government fund towards Irish Water's establishment costs.
