Local Government Reform

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 December 2014

Tuesday, 9 December 2014

Ceisteanna (431)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

431. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the primacy of the office of the mayor of Drogheda within the urban area of what was formerly Drogheda Borough Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47146/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The Cathaoirleach of a municipal district or, in the case of the Borough District of Drogheda, the Mayor, takes precedence at all meetings and proceedings of the municipal district members in accordance with section 31(4)(b) of the Local Government 2001 Act, as amended by the Local Government Reform Act 2014.