212. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total amount available under Circular LU 03/2026 – Dog Waste Infrastructure; the number and value of applications received from each local authority; the number approved to date; the timeframe for all outstanding applications to be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63867/26]

213. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of the funding application submitted by Monaghan County Council under Circular LU 03/2026 – Dog Waste Infrastructure; the amount sought by the council; when the application was received; when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63866/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 213 together.

Funding of up to €250,000 is being made available by the Department in 2026 to support the provision of dog waste infrastructure by local authorities. Eligible projects include the purchase and installation of dog waste bins, dog waste bag dispensers and associated infrastructure. Funding for additional signage may also be considered.

The application made by Monaghan County Council was received on 24 July. All applications are under consideration and individual allocations will issue to local authorities in the coming weeks. The table below provides a full list of the amount requested by each local authority.