Local Authority Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020

Tuesday, 7 July 2020

Ceisteanna (64)

Louise O'Reilly

Ceist:

64. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the level of funding allocated to local county councils to enforce air enforcement priorities of local authorities (details supplied); the number of staff employed by each local county council to enforce same in each of the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14212/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

My Department does not compile data regarding the resources and staffing allocated to, and by, individual Local Authorities to undertake specific functions, such as air quality monitoring or enforcement. It is at the discretion of each Local Authority to decide its own priorities and to allocate staff and resources accordingly. Funding of such services would generally be met from the exchequer and local authority own resources.