Number of local authorities to be slashed from 114 to 31
That will see the number of council seats reduced from 1,627 to 950.
View ArticleCouncils will be able to set their own rate of property tax
Under the plans to reform local government unveiled today, different councils will be able to set different rates.
View ArticleMixed response to Hogan's plans for local council cull
Political parties criticise plans to do away with town councils, but the response of others is a little more enthusiastic.
View ArticleColumn: Proposals to overhaul the local authority system will hurt community...
The LEADER programme has been a shining example of community and rural development for 20 years. Why is Minister Hogan trying to wind it down, asks Chris Byrne.
View ArticleDublin’s 53 extra councillors will cost €1.5 million every year
The addition of more councillors in Dublin’s four local authorities will cost more but Phil Hogan insists there will be overall savings of over €3.6 million under his reforms.
View ArticleCouncil of Europe report criticises power of local government in Ireland
The European Council report says that Ireland has improved, but needs to devolve more power to local authorities.
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