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In April 2008 Minister John Gormley launched the Green Paper on Local Government Reform entitled "Stronger Local Democracy - Options for Change". This green paper addressed a number of of local government which will directly impact councillors and the way in which they work
To view the Green paper in its entirety please click here. To view my original contribution to the consultation on Local Government Reform please click here.
| | Having had the opportunity to speak frequently with councillors during my election campaign I became aware of many of the issues and the challenges you face on a day to day basis in fulfilling your duties. Therefore, I felt there were certain measures and initiatives which could be implemented to better enable councillors to service their constituents.
To coincide with publication this paper Senator Jim Walsh and I conducted a joint national survey of all Councillors in Ireland to solicit their views on the proposed areas of reform. To view the survey please click here.
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We received a response rate of nearly 35%, and the responses were both revealing and informative. We are currently in the process of analyzing the responses and tabulating the results which will form the basis of a joint submission we will make to the Minister of Environment and Local Government on behalf of councillors. We hope to use this submission, which is based on a very comprehensive survey, to lobby successfully for the inclusion of councillors views and the provision of better resources for councillors in the future. The results of the survey and a draft of the submission will be available on the website soon.
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