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Rebuilding local democracy in Ireland: what councils need to do
With the Local Democracy Taskforce report published, attention now turns to implementation. This briefing examines what government departments, local government associations and councils across Ireland need to consider to deliver its recommendations within the tight timeline leading up to the 2029 local elections.
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View allAsk the Expert - lessons from the Irish Local Democracy Taskforce
This event is exclusively for LGIU member councils and free to attend. The Local Democracy Taskforce was set up in June 2025 with a remit to strengthen local democracy in Ireland. It delivered its final report in March 2026, which included over 70 recommendations that have now been adopted by the Irish Government. This Ask…
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Pressing pause on LGR - what does it mean?
Following Angela Rayner’s announcement of a rapid review of local government reorganisation decisions, we unpack what we know so far, what remains unclear, and what the decision could mean for councils already deep into the LGR process.
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