Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2017
282. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if Dublin City Council or other local authorities vote to rescind freedom of the city to a person (details supplied), if there is a legal impediment to enact this decision; if not, if additional legislation is needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41041/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraSection 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 legal 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.
