Comparison to National Average


South Dublin

In 2026 South Dublin County Council has a budget of €422.6m or €1,404 per person. This is how they spend it compared to the national average:

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Housing

Local Authority and Traveller Housing

  • South Dublin
  • Average
  • South Dublin

  • €638.48

  • Average

  • €672.45

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Roads

Maintaining local roads, public lighting and parking facilities

  • South Dublin
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  • South Dublin

  • €152.83

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  • €292.35

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Water

Water supply and waste water management

  • South Dublin
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  • South Dublin

  • €40.80

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  • €67.98

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Development Management

Planning, tourism and heritage, and local economic development

  • South Dublin
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  • South Dublin

  • €123.21

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  • €166.12

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Environmental Services

Fire services, waste and litter management

  • South Dublin
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  • South Dublin

  • €173.67

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  • €225.05

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Recreation & Amenities

Leisure services and libraries

  • South Dublin
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  • South Dublin

  • €228.31

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  • €144.34

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Other

Administration of commercial rates and motor taxes, local representatives'' salaries and expenses

  • South Dublin
  • Average
  • South Dublin

  • €46.28

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  • €111.82

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