Question 1

What does the Local Government (Restoration of Town Councils) Bill 2018 do?

Accepted Answer

Repeals the 2014 abolition of town councils and revives the 2001 Local Government Act establishing them as the smallest tier of local government. Local Government Commission must identify qualifying built-up areas with 5,000+ residents and clearly defined urban centres, declare them towns, and establish town councils with elected members. Town councils become rating authorities with 9 or 15 members depending on population, holding powers and functions previously held before abolition in 2014.

Question 2

What stage is the Local Government (Restoration of Town Councils) Bill 2018 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 2 May 2025, the Local Government (Restoration of Town Councils) Bill 2018 is at Committee Stage in 32nd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Local Government (Restoration of Town Councils) Bill 2018?

Accepted Answer

The Local Government (Restoration of Town Councils) Bill 2018 was sponsored by Brendan Howlin, and was introduced on 6 Jul 2018.

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