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In 2014, 80 town councils were abolished as part of local government reform, reducing the number of councillors by more than 40%

Bring back town councils, says Fianna Fáil Senator

A Fianna Fáil Senator is calling for the reintroduction of town councils in light of a system of local government which he said has far fewer powers than most other countries, and fewer politicians per capita than all other EU member states.

Regional • 25 Jan 23

Seán Fleming said local authorities have a statuary duty to inspect properties within eight months where HAPs are being made

PAC critical of local authorities over HAP inspections

The Public Accounts Committee has criticised local authorities and the Department of Housing for paying millions of euro to landlords without inspecting whether their properties are substandard or dangerous.

Housing • 11 Jul 18

SIPTU wants extra pay or compensation for council staff during extreme weather events

'Red alert' compensation sought for council staff

SIPTU has called for extra pay or compensation for local authority employees who work during extreme weather events in line with what has recently been promised to workers in the health sector.

News • 14 Mar 18

Phil Hogan published legislation today on local government reform

Reform will see 80 town councils abolished

Eighty town councils are to be abolished as part of local government reform announced today.

News • 17 Oct 13

Hogan says local government reform will save €420m

Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has said plans to reform local government will save the taxpayer €420m over the next four years.

News • 17 Oct 12

Sinn Féin wants local council cuts reversed

Sinn Féin wants all parties to support its call to reverse local government funding cuts at tonight's meeting of Dublin City Council.

News • 03 Sep 12

Homeowners who fail to pay Household Charge may face legal action

Household Charge legal action 'within months'

Legal action will be taken against homeowners who have failed to pay the Household Charge within a number of months, according to the Local Government Management Agency.

News • 17 Aug 12

County managers say €830m savings in local bodies

The City and County Managers' Association has said that €830m in local government savings have been delivered while maintaining services.

Business • 26 Jul 12

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