Local Authority Assets

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2018

Wednesday, 10 October 2018

Ceisteanna (248)

Maria Bailey

Ceist:

248. Deputy Maria Bailey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if it is a reserve power of the county manager to sell sites owned by the council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41488/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government

Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001 provides that the proposed disposal of any land which is held by a local authority shall be carried out by resolution of the elected members of the local authority.