Dáil Éireann - Volume 622 - 29 June, 2006

Written Answers. - Local Authority Funding.

Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will reconsider his decision not to provide North and South Tipperary County Councils with additional funds to recruit additional staff to enable them to meet the increasing demands placed on them by the rising number of planning applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25405/06]

  Mr. Roche: I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 955 and 957 of 25 April 2006. The position is unchanged.