Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
1310. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his Department encourages and facilitates town twinning; the role of local authorities in this regard; the procedures to be adhered to in order to effect a town twinning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45953/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe procedures in relation to town twinning arrangements are set out under section 75 of the Local Government Act 2001. The decision for a local authority to enter into such an arrangement is a reserved function of the elected members of that local authority. My Department has no role in this process.
At EU level, Strand 2 of the ‘Europe for Citizens’ Programme 2014-2020' supports projects that bring together citizens from twinned towns. Details on supports available and how to apply can be found on the European Commission website at the following link -
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/europe-for-citizens/strands/europe-for-citizens-democratic-engagement-and-civic-participation_en .
