Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection
Water and Energy Connections in Rural Areas: Discussion
Mr. Robert Nicholson:
As I said, it is €8 million for 2023. In the overall scheme of things, in terms of the Department's funding and its capability to invest in infrastructure, infrastructure is very expensive and generally dealt with through the line Department. That is for good reason, particularly as the line Department has specific expertise and intelligence in the area of utilities. In terms of public policy and the way rural policy operates, line Departments generally take responsibility for the funding that is provided for particular infrastructure that is put in place.
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