Dáil Éireann - Volume 672 - 28 January, 2009

Written Answers. - Departmental Expenditure.

Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to the Exchequer of the administration and operation of each regional authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2648/09]

  Deputy John Gormley: Under the Local Government Act, 1991 (Regional Authorities) (Establishment) Order 1993 by which they were established, the administration and operational costs of Regional Authorities are met principally by way of contributions from their constituent local authorities.