Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
737. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has plans to issue guidance to local authorities on the issue of removing civic honours previously bestowed under section 74 of the Local Government Act 2001, or if his Department has plans to legislate to expressly grant the right to remove a civic honour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56468/23]
View answerSection 74 of the Local Government Act 2001 provides that a local authority may confer a civic honour on a distinguished person in such a manner as it may determine and may establish and maintain a roll or record in which to enter the names of persons so honoured.
The decision to convey a civic honour is a reserved function, the implementation of which is a matter for individual local authorities. Any other issues arising in that context, including the obtaining of any legal advice if necessary, are a matter for individual local authorities in the first instance. There are no current plans to issue formal guidance to local authorities on the matter or proposals to amend Section 74.
