Minister Phelan announces government recommendations on Local Government Arrangements in Galway
From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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Mr. John Paul Phelan T.D., Minister of State for Local Government and Electoral Reform, announced today (6 June 2018) that he has presented a report on Local Government structures in Cork and Galway to Government.
The report endorses the recommendations of the Galway Expert Advisory Group for the amalgamation of Galway City and County Councils, to provide a geographically balanced and integrated approach to economic development throughout the entire county of Galway and better reflect the economic importance of Galway and the Western region.
The main recommendations of the Government Report are as follows:
As a first step, the Minister will shortly publish a legislative provision for the appointment of a single chief executive with dual responsibility for Galway City and County Councils, who will be able to initiate administrative integration across the two local authorities arising from a recent Expert Advisory Group report.
Welcoming the report, Minister Phelan said “This is the first step towards establishing a new unified Galway authority, which will maximise the potential of the region to maintain, secure and grow a sustainable economic base into the future. A unified council will provide a geographically balanced and integrated approach to economic development throughout Galway and further boost its vibrant cultural and artistic milieu.”