Local Authority Boundaries

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Questions (1775)

Michael Fitzmaurice

Question:

1775. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will be making a decision on the boundary between counties Roscommon and Westmeath; if so, when (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1411/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government

Pursuant to the Programme for a Partnership Government (PPG) a report will be submitted shortly to Government and the Oireachtas on potential measures to boost local government leadership and accountability, and to ensure that local government structures and responsibilities strengthen local democracy.

The issue in relation to the boundary between counties Roscommon and Westmeath at Athlone will be addressed in this context, along with those at other urban centres crossing county boundaries (Drogheda, Carlow and Waterford) that were the subject of independent reviews.  It is anticipated that the report will be submitted to Government in the coming weeks.