Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2025
623. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider providing for municipal districts in each of the Dublin local authorities, Galway City Council and Cork City Council in order to improve the decision making facilities in each of those local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55210/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Local Government Reform Act 2014 saw the introduction of 95 municipal districts in 25 of the 31 local authorities at sub-county level, while area committees would operate in the 3 city authorities of Cork, Dublin and Galway, and the 3 Dublin county authorities.
The Programme for Government commits to the establishment of a ‘Local Democracy Taskforce’ with the local government sector to finalise a programme for the reform and strengthening of local government. The Taskforce will bring forward proposals that the Government will consider on matters relating to the structure, finance, functions and governance and accountability of local government.
Government approved the establishment of the Local Democracy Taskforce on 4 June 2025 and the Taskforce will make its recommendations in line with its Terms of Reference. I look forward to receiving and considering the recommendations of the Taskforce in due course.
