Local Authority Boundaries

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Ceisteanna (1723)

Tony McLoughlin

Ceist:

1723. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if consideration will be given to allow the Sligo borough boundary to be increased (details supplied) in view of the fact the borough boundary has not been increased in line with spatial growth; the way in which this could be done to take into effect the true population of the Sligo urban area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54722/17]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The Borough District of Sligo was determined in the County of Sligo Local Electoral Areas and Municipal Districts Order 2014. Any alteration in the borough district would be a matter for consideration in light of the review by the relevant local electoral areas boundary committee which is to report not later than 13 June 2018.