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LGIU’s outlook for the year ahead: what’s coming down the track for local government in Ireland?

LGIU Team

  • 13th January 2026
  • Ireland
  • 4 mins read

Following a hectic 2025, with national government policy expectations now clearly outlined for the key local government thematic responsibilities, the big question uppermost in people’s minds is probably whether there will be a possible structural reform of the local government sector in 2026.

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