Local Authority Boundaries Review

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2016

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Ceisteanna (221, 228)

Seán Fleming

Ceist:

221. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the Carlow boundary review committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18442/16]

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

228. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of plans for local authority boundary changes in Athlone, Galway, Drogheda and Waterford. [18547/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 228 together.

The chairpersons of the committees which are reviewing the boundaries at Athlone, Carlow, Drogheda and Waterford have indicated that further work is required in order to complete the reviews, including work arising from the large volume of submissions received on foot of public consultations. My Department has been in communication with the chairpersons regarding the additional timescale required, and it is anticipated that these reports will be submitted in the Autumn. As the committees are independent in the performance of their functions, it is not appropriate for me to comment further on the matter.