Strengthening local government

• Published date: 15 April 2024
• Publication title: Irish Times (Dublin, Ireland)

It is national politicians and government who have power to reform local government. I hope that there’ll be serious media coverage of local government reform when the people are next asked to elect TDs. We lowly councillors will continue to exercise those functions bestowed on us by central government

Reform or not, I’m still looking forward to local election media coverage focusing on what councillors actually do in our roles. We will also continue to proudly advocate for our...