Reform of Local Government - Consultation

摘要

Mr. John Gormley T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, launched the Green Paper on local government, Stronger Local Democracy - Options for Change, on April 22nd, 2008. Stronger Local Democracy presents a set of options for change which share a strong common theme of renewing local democratic leadership. Amongst other initiatives the Green Paper proposes the introduction of a Regional Mayor for Dublin, elected directly by the people of Dublin, with strategic functions including planning, housing, waste, water provision and waste water disposal. The paper proposes that the Mayor would act as Chair of the Dublin Transport Authority. Stronger Local Democracy stresses the need for continuous change, flexibility and imagination in service delivery. Greater movement towards the sharing of services between local authorities is also advocated.