Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 4 Nov 1997

Vol. 482 No. 3

Written Answers. - Local Authority Boundaries.

Liam Burke

Question:

261 Mr. L. Burke asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when the last extensions were granted to the county borough boundaries of Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Galway; the economic advantages, if any, resulting from these extensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17975/97]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey)

The last boundary extensions in respect of the cities mentioned are set out in the following table:

City	Legislative Provision	Effective Date
Cork	Local Government Provisional Order Confirmation Act, 1965	1 July 1965
Limerick	Local Government Provisional Orders Confirmation Act, 1950	1 April 1950
Waterford	Local Government Provisional Order Confirmation Act, 1979	1 January 1980
Galway	Local Government (Reorganisation) Act, 1985	1 January 1986

Provision for financial adjustments to take account of the financial implications of boundary extensions for the local authorities concerned was included in the relevant legislation. Current legislation on boundary extensions is contained in Part V of the Local Government Act, 1991 and associated regulations.