Inland Waterways

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Ceisteanna (490)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Ceist:

490. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will request Dublin City Council to consider diverting some of the funds that had been earmarked for the white water rafting facility to developing a heritage site and amenity for the local community at the graving docks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17046/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

I have no function in the matter raised. Local authorities are entirely independent corporate entities having full responsibility under law for the performance of their functions and the discharge of their governance and other responsibilities.

Under section 103 of the Local Government Act 2001 all budgetary decisions of local authorities are reserved functions of the elected members.