Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council
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Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council (Irish: Comhairle Contae Dhún Laoghaire–Ráth an Dúin) is the local authority of the county of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland. It is one of three local authorities that succeeded the former Dublin County Council on its abolition on 1 January 1994 and one of four councils in the old County Dublin. As a county council, it is governed by the Local Government Act 2001. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment. The council has 40 elected members. Elections are held every five years and are by single transferable vote. The head of the council has the title of Cathaoirleach (chairperson). The county administration is headed by a Chief Executive, Frank Curran. The county town is Dún Laoghaire. It serves a population of approximately 206,260.
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council Comhairle Contae Dhún Laoghaire–Ráth an Dúin | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Denis O'Callaghan, Lab | |
Structure | |
Seats | 40 |
Political groups |
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Elections | |
Last election | 24 May 2019 |
Motto | |
Irish: Ó Chuan go Sliabh "From Harbour to Mountain" | |
Meeting place | |
County Hall, Dún Laoghaire | |
Website | |
Official website |