Local Government Fund

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Ceisteanna (1271)

Frank Feighan

Ceist:

1271. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the estimated cost of increasing the local government fund by 20%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4671/20]

Freagraí scríofa

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

In 2020, the Exchequer will provide €156.06m to the Local Government Fund (LGF). If this were to be increased by 20%, this would involve an additional cost of €31.2m. The overall income of the LGF in 2020 (including Local Property Tax receipts) is estimated to be €636m; a 20% increase on that overall income base would cost €127.2m.