Local Authorities
Dail Éireann — 2025-07-01
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John Cummins (FG), Waterford

I have no doubt that the Deputy will continue to use this Chamber to be a strong advocate for north Kildare and the county as a whole. The Deputy is right about the LPT; there is a recognition in the Government of the increased pressures on areas like Kildare. That is why we are saying as a Government, in line with the decisions that have been made by the Cabinet and the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, that we will allow for a higher retention rate in areas that have a growing population, additional housing and increased pressure to provide services for the people. That is why an additional €4.9 million in LPT will be available to Kildare County Council to put towards the capital infrastructure projects that are required for the growing population in County Kildare.

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Sitting date: 2025-07-01