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Electoral Area Boundary Committee
Report
2008
An Coiste um Theorainneacha Toghlimistéir
Tuarascáil
2008
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Electoral Area Boundary Committee
Report
2008
An Coiste um Theorainneacha Toghlimistéir
Tuarascáil
2008
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Maps are based on the Ordnance Survey by permission of the Government (Ordnance Survey Ireland Licence No EN 0059208). © Ordnance Survey Ireland / Government of Ireland.
The Committee is grateful for the assistance provided by the Central Statistics Office, including the map produced in Chapter 3 (Licence No 01/05/001, © Ordnance Survey Ireland).
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Contents
Presentation of Report to Minister 5
Glossary of Terms 6
1. Summary and Overview 7
2. Appointment of Committee and Terms of Reference 11
2.1 Appointment of Committee 11
2.2 Terms of Reference 11
2.3 Membership 12
3. Working Methods 13
3.1 General 13
3.2 Consultation Arrangements 13
3.3 Information sought from Local Authority Managers 14
3.4 Work of the Committee 15
4. General Issues 17
4.1 Population Changes 17
4.2 Analysis of Terms of Reference 20
4.3 Existing Boundaries and Boundary Alterations 24
5. Examination of Local Authorities and Recommendations 27
County Carlow 28
County Cavan 33
County Clare 37
County Cork Northern Division 43
County Cork Southern Division 47
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County Cork Western Division 52
County Donegal 56
County Galway 61
County Kerry 66
County Kildare 71
County Kilkenny 76
County Laois 81
County Leitrim 85
County Limerick 89
County Longford 94
County Louth 98
County Mayo 103
County Meath 108
County Monaghan 113
County Offaly 117
County Roscommon 121
County Sligo 126
County Tipperary North 130
County Tipperary South 134
County Waterford 138
County Westmeath 142
County Wexford 146
County Wicklow 150
Drogheda Borough 153
Sligo Borough 156
Bray Town 161
Dundalk Town 166
Appendices
I Rules of Procedure 174
II Press Notice inviting submissions 175
III List of Submissions 176
IV Recent History of Boundary Reviews 182
V Maps showing electoral areas decided in 1998 184
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Presentation of Report to Minister
Mr. John Gormley, TD
Minister for the Environment,
Heritage and Local Government
Custom House
Dublin 1
Electoral Area Boundary Committee Report 2008
Minister
You appointed us on 8 January 2008 to review the arrangement of local electoral
areas in most county councils, and in the boroughs or towns of Drogheda, Sligo, Bray
and Dundalk, in accordance with the terms of reference which you prescribed for this
task.
On behalf of the Committee, I am pleased to submit to you a completed report of our
recommendations in this matter.
Niall Callan
Chairman
Electoral Area Boundary Committee
16 June 2008.
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Glossary of Terms
The Committee The Electoral Area Boundary Committee,
established by the Minister for the Environment,
Heritage and Local Government.
Electoral divisions These are the smallest administrative areas for
which population statistics are published. There
are 3,440 electoral divisions in the State.
Electoral divisions are referred to by their
established statutory names. In some cases,
these names differ from addresses and place-
names currently used.
Local electoral
areas or electoral
areas
Under local government legislation, the Minister
for the Environment, Heritage and Local
Government is responsible for dividing each
county and city and certain borough and town
councils into electoral areas (sometimes referred
to as local electoral areas) for the purposes of
local elections. Generally, a number of electoral
divisions are grouped to form an electoral area.
Report of the
Constituency
Commission
The Report on Dáil and European Parliament
Constituencies 2007, prepared by the
Constituency Commission (Prn A7/1347).
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1 Summary and Overview
1.1 Background
The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government appointed the
Committee on 8 January 2008 to review and make recommendations regarding the
boundaries and memberships of local electoral areas in 30 local authority areas (i.e.
26 county councils, 2 borough councils and 2 town councils).
The terms of reference of the Committee required it to recommend local electoral
areas that would –
• have between four and seven members or, in very exceptional circumstances,
three members, and
• ensure a reasonable relationship (desirably keeping variances from the average to
within + or –10%) between the population established by the 2006 Census and
representation within each local authority.
The Committee was also required to take account of a number of factors, including
the desirability of having electoral areas that –
• have urban or neighbourhood focal points
• preserve natural communities or the hinterlands of population centres
• are aligned, where possible, with Dáil constituency boundaries
• maintain continuity in relation to the arrangement of local electoral areas.
The terms of reference asked the Committee to assume that there should be no
change in the number of members elected to each local authority.
There has been a substantial increase in population since the last review of local
electoral areas in 1998, with population growth of 20.69% in the 26 county councils
within the remit of the Committee. The range of population growth varied from
48.39% in Meath to 9.09% in Sligo. Some eleven counties had a population growth in
excess of 20%. In addition to population changes and the changes in settlement
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patterns, the Committee has also had to take account of considerable recent and
prospective changes in the boundaries of Dáil constituencies.
The Committee invited submissions in relation to the review and 153 submissions
were received, including from local authorities, political parties, public
representatives, organisations and individuals. These were most helpful to the work
of the Committee.
1.2 Recommendations
Population and Representation
The electoral areas recommended by the Committee would establish a reasonable
relationship between the 2006 population and representation levels within each local
authority. In many cases the Committee found the representational balance had
gone outside the range of + or –10% set down in the terms of reference. The
Dundalk No. 3 electoral area in Dundalk Town had a variance of –31.3% from the
average representation while the Oranmore electoral area had a variance of +28.2%
from the average representation in County Galway. In the case of all electoral areas,
the Committee has been able to frame recommendations which would see the
variations coming within the range of + or –10% from the local authority average
population per member; in many cases, the variations are minimal. In the case of
some electoral areas, the scope for the Committee to minimise variations has been
limited by the need to take account of other considerations, including for example,
neighbourhood focal points.
Alignment with Dáil constituency boundaries
13 of the 26 county councils within the Committee’s remit are wholly contained within
a single Dáil constituency so that the issue of alignment with Dáil constituency
boundaries is already assured. A further six are mostly contained in a single Dáil
constituency, although they also comprise small areas extending into a neighbouring
constituency. None of these latter areas would have a population sufficient to support
a 4 seat electoral area, so that in general there was a presumption against aligning
these areas with their Dáil constituency boundaries. Of the seven remaining
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counties, full alignment is recommended in four cases (Counties Galway, Donegal,
Kerry and Leitrim) with a degree of alignment recommended in three cases (Counties
Cork, Kildare and Meath).
Number of Members representing an electoral area
The following table shows the overall number of electoral areas by size (i.e. 3 to 7
members) recommended by the Committee.
Electoral Areas by Size Total
Electoral
Areas 7 Seats 6 Seats 5 Seats 4 Seats 3 Seats
Current 146 24 27 37 34 24
Recommended 140 27 25 35 50 3
The Committee’s recommendations would see the number of 3 seat electoral areas
reduced considerably while the number of 4 seat electoral areas is significantly
increased. The numbers of 5, 6 and 7 seat electoral areas remain broadly
comparable.
There are twenty four 3 seat electoral areas and the Committee carefully reviewed
these in line with the terms of reference. In only three cases, the Committee
recommends that the 3 seat electoral areas should be continued on the basis of very
exceptional circumstances as envisaged by the terms of reference. These electoral
areas are Bandon, County Cork; Baltinglass, County Wicklow; and Dingle, County
Kerry. In all other cases the Committee has considered it appropriate in the light of
its terms of reference to recommend electoral areas with between 4 and 7
councillors.
Maintaining Continuity
Notwithstanding considerable population and other changes relevant to its terms of
reference, the Committee was also mindful of the desirability of maintaining continuity
with present electoral arrangements. The table on the next page compares the
current and recommended positions in relation to the overall arrangement of electoral
areas within local authorities reviewed.
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Table: Current and recommended electoral Areas by size
Current Position Recommended Position
Local Authority
(Members)
Ele
cto
ral
Are
as
7 S
eat
ers
6 S
eat
ers
5 S
eat
ers
4 S
eat
ers
3 S
eat
ers
Ele
cto
ral
Are
as
7 S
eat
ers
6 S
eat
ers
5 S
eat
ers
4 S
eat
ers
3 S
eat
ers
County Councils Carlow (21) 5 0 0 3 0 2 5 0 0 1 4 0 Cavan (25) 4 2 1 1 0 0 4 2 1 1 0 0
Clare (32) 6 2 1 1 1 1 6 0 3 2 1 0
Cork (Total 48)
- Cork North (13) 3 0 0 1 2 0 3 0 0 1 2 0
- Cork South (23) 5 1 1 0 1 2 5 0 2 0 2 1
- Cork West (12) 2 1 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0
Donegal (29) 6 0 3 1 0 2 5 2 0 3 0 0
Galway (30) 5 3 0 1 1 0 5 3 0 1 1 0
Kerry (27) 5 1 2 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 0 1
Kildare (25) 6 0 1 1 2 2 5 0 2 1 2 0
Kilkenny (26) 5 1 1 2 0 1 5 1 1 1 2 0
Laois (25) 5 1 1 0 3 0 5 1 1 0 3 0
Leitrim (22) 4 0 2 2 0 0 4 1 0 3 0 0
Limerick (28) 5 2 0 2 1 0 5 2 0 2 1 0
Longford (21) 4 1 1 1 0 1 4 1 1 0 2 0
Louth (26) 5 0 2 2 1 0 5 0 2 2 1 0
Mayo (31) 7 0 2 0 4 1 6 1 2 0 3 0
Meath (29) 5 1 2 2 0 0 5 2 1 1 1 0
Monaghan (20) 4 0 1 2 1 0 4 1 0 1 2 0
Offaly (21) 4 1 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 2 1 0
Roscommon (26) 6 0 0 3 2 1 5 1 1 1 2 0
Sligo (25) 5 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 0 3 0
Tipperary North (21) 4 1 1 1 0 1 4 0 1 3 0 0
Tipperary South (26) 5 1 1 1 2 0 5 1 1 1 2 0
Waterford (23) 5 1 1 0 1 2 4 1 2 0 1 0
Westmeath (23) 5 1 0 1 2 1 5 0 1 1 3 0
Wexford (21) 4 1 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 2 1 0
Wicklow (24) 5 1 0 2 1 1 5 1 0 2 1 1
Borough Councils
Drogheda (12) 3 0 1 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0
Sligo (12) 3 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 3 0
Town Councils
Bray (12) 3 0 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 3 0
Dundalk (12) 3 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 3 0
Totals 146 24 27 37 34 24 140 27 25 35 50 3
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2 Appointment of Committee and
Terms of Reference
2.1 Appointment of Committee
The Committee was appointed by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and
Local Government on 8 January 2008 to review the arrangement of electoral areas in
each county outside of Dublin, and in the boroughs of Drogheda and Sligo and the
towns of Bray and Dundalk.
At the same time the Minister established the Dublin and Cities Committee to review
electoral areas in the cities of Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford, and in
the three Dublin County Councils of Fingal, Dùn-Laoghaire Rathdown and South
Dublin.
The work of both Committees follows on previous reviews of local electoral areas
carried out in 1985 and 1998 (see appendix IV).
2.2 Terms of Reference
The Committee’s terms of reference were as follows:-
1. To review and to make recommendations, subject to paragraph 2, on the
division of each county (other than Fingal, Dùn Laoghaire-Rathdown and South
Dublin), the boroughs of Drogheda and Sligo and the towns of Bray and
Dundalk into local electoral areas and the number of members of the councils to
be assigned to each such area, with a view to ensuring a reasonable
relationship between the 2006 population and representation within each local
authority. For this purpose, the Committee is to assume no change in the total
membership of each local authority and to endeavour, as far as practicable, to
achieve variance from individual average local authority representation within
the range of + or – 10%.
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2. In carrying out its review, the Committee shall have as an objective the
drawing up of electoral areas which (alone or in combination) would, as far as
practicable, have an urban or neighbourhood focal point (or points).
3. In recommending changes to local electoral areas, the Committee should,
subject to paragraph 2, take due account first of the desirability of preserving
natural communities or the hinterlands of population centres, and secondly of
the desirability, where it may be possible to do so, of aligning local electoral area
boundaries with Dáil constituency boundaries.
4. The number of councillors representing an area as determined above should
not be less than 4 or more than 7, provided that in very exceptional
circumstances 3 seat local electoral areas may be recommended where
otherwise the geographic size of the area would be disproportionately large.
5. Subject to the above, the Committee shall endeavour to maintain continuity in
relation to the arrangement of local electoral areas.
6. The Committee shall submit its report as soon as possible and, in any event, not
later than 20 June 2008.
2.3 Membership
The following persons were appointed as members of the Committee:
Niall Callan former Secretary General, Department of the Environment,
Heritage and Local Government (Chairman)
Deirdre Garvey Chief Executive Officer, The Wheel
John McCormack Director of Services, Kilkenny County Council
Ann McGuinness former Westmeath County Manager
Donal O’Donoghue former Galway County Manager
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3 Working Methods
3.1 General
The Committee stands established as a boundary Committee under Part V of the
Local Government Act 1991. A boundary Committee is required, among other
things, to:
• be independent in the performance of its functions,
• make its recommendations in the interests of effective and convenient local
government,
• consult any local authority concerned and invite submissions from any person
concerned.
The Committee observed these statutory requirements.
3.2 Consultation Arrangements
The methods of consultation undertaken by the Committee were:-
(a) public notice advertisements were placed in early February 2008 (jointly with
the Dublin and Cities Committee) in 4 national and 29 local newspapers and in
the Irish Language paper Foinse. A copy of the notice is at Appendix II.
(b) a website (www.electoralareaCommittees.ie) was established jointly with the
Dublin and Cities Committee to publicise and inform in relation to the work of
both Committees, to invite submissions and to publish all submissions received.
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(c) The Committee wrote directly on 29 January 2008 inviting submissions from the
following:
(i) Members of the Dáil and Seanad
(ii) the 30 local authorities under the remit of the Committee
(iii) registered political parties
(iv) three local authority associations (i.e. the Association of County and City
Councils, the Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland and the Local
Authority Members Association).
Having regard to the limited time available to complete its review, the Committee
decided that it would not be in a position to conduct oral hearings in relation to its
work.
The closing date for receipt of submissions by whatever means was specified as 14
March 2008.
A total of 153 submissions to the Committee were made by the persons and
organisations listed at Appendix III. This is a significantly higher response rate than
for earlier reviews of local electoral areas, and one which the Committee regards as
a positive indication of interest in the present review. The Committee thanks all
those who took the trouble to make submissions; it found this external input most
valuable in completing its work.
3.3 Information sought from Local Authority Managers
The terms of reference include the objective of –
“drawing up of electoral areas which (alone or in combination) would as far as
practicable, have an urban or neighbourhood focal point (or points)”.
In order to ensure up to date information on local authority developments or plans
relevant to this matter, the Committee decided to write on 6 February 2008 to the
manager of each local authority under its remit. Managers were requested to
indicate, by reference to any major changes in settlement patterns and/or urban or
neighbourhood infrastructures since the last review of electoral areas in 1998, as well
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as planning and community development objectives currently in force locally, what
may properly be regarded as “urban or neighbourhood focal points” within their
functional areas. Managers were asked to base their advice on objective
considerations, including approved development plans, local area plans or other
strategic/policy statements.
Responses to this request were received on behalf of 13 local authority managers.
The Committee wishes to record its appreciation of this assistance, which has proved
most valuable in assisting with the completion of its work.
3.4 Work of the Committee
In accordance with Part V of the Local Government Act 1991, the Minister provided
the Committee with staff to assist it in its work. The Secretariat to the Committee
was provided by Martin Vaughan, Assistant Principal, Eoin Bennis, Higher Executive
Officer and John Farrell, Clerical Officer. The Committee greatly benefited from the
diligent research and high quality support provided by its secretariat; and wishes to
record its appreciation of this exceptional assistance.
The Committee also adopted rules of procedure to assist it in its business; a copy of
these is set out at Appendix 1.
The Committee held 11 meetings between January and June 2008. One member of
the Committee is a serving official with a local authority and was therefore precluded
by law from taking any part in the consideration of proposals relating to that authority.
The member withdrew from any meetings while the particular local authority was
being considered and was not circulated with any working papers in relation to the
authority. All matters arising at meetings of the Committee were agreed by
consensus, and without the need to use the voting arrangements provided for in our
rules of procedure.
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4 General Issues
4.1 Population Changes
The population of the State grew from 3,626,087 in 19961 to 4,239,848 in 2006 - an
increase of 613,761 or 16.9% in the ten-year period. This is over three times the
corresponding growth in population (5.3%)2 with which the last review of local
electoral areas had to deal.
Population growth has occurred unevenly across the State, with notable variations
between counties. In the 26 county councils within the remit of the Committee the
population grew from 2,288,816 in 1996 to 2,762,553 in 2006 – an increase of
473,747 or 20.7%. The range of population growth varied from 48.39% in Meath to
9.09% in Sligo (see table below). Some eleven counties had a population growth in
excess of 20%.
Under the Committee’s terms of reference, local electoral area boundary changes
are to be determined by reference to population changes within, and not between,
the different local authority areas over the period between 1996 and 2006. Each
local authority area has its own specific pattern of population change. A general
feature has been the growth in population in the environs of larger urban areas. It is
inevitable, given the scale and pattern of population change, that fairly significant re-
ordering of local electoral areas is required to fulfil our terms of reference. However,
in setting about this, the Committee has also been mindful of the desirability of
maintaining continuity in the arrangement of new electoral areas.
Of the overall population recorded in 2006, over 610,000 persons (14.7%) usually
resident in the State were born outside of the State with 440,000 (10.5%) coming
from the EU 25 (excluding Ireland). Over 120,000 of the population had migrated to
Ireland in the 12-month period preceding the Census. Dublin and the surrounding
counties of Meath, Kildare and Wicklow have the majority of non-Irish migrants.
1 The Census of Population 1996 was the basis for the last reviews of local electoral areas carried out in 1998. 2 This figure relates to the population growth between the 1981 Census - on which the 1985 review had been based - and the 1996 Census.
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Table: Population growth by county 1996 – 2006
County / City Councils
Persons 1996
Persons 2006
Actual Change
1996-2006
Percentage Change
Carlow 41,616 50,349 8,733 20.98 Cavan 52,944 64,003 11,059 20.89 Clare 94,006 110,950 16,944 18.02 Cork County 293,323 361,877 68,554 23.37 Donegal 129,994 147,264 17,270 13.29 Galway County 131,613 159,256 27,643 21.00 Kerry 126,130 139,835 13,705 10.87 Kildare 134,992 186,335 51,343 38.03 Kilkenny 75,336 87,558 12,222 16.22 Laois 52,945 67,059 14,114 26.66 Leitrim 25,057 28,950 3,893 15.54 Limerick County 113,003 131,516 18,513 16.38 Longford 30,166 34,391 4,225 14.01 Louth 92,166 111,267 19,101 20.72 Mayo 111,524 123,839 12,315 11.04 Meath 109,732 162,831 53,099 48.39 Monaghan 51,313 55,997 4,684 9.13 Offaly 59,117 70,868 11,751 19.88 Roscommon 51,975 58,768 6,793 13.07 Sligo 55,821 60,894 5,073 9.09 Tipperary North 58,021 66,023 8,002 13.79 Tipperary South 75,514 83,221 7,707 10.21 Waterford County 52,140 62,213 10,073 19.32 Westmeath 63,314 79,346 16,032 25.32 Wexford 104,371 131,749 27,378 26.23 Wicklow 102,683 126,194 23,511 22.90 Total 2,288,816 2,762,553 473,737
In its report on Migration Policy in 2006, the National Economic and Social Council
(NESC) has stated that –
“Participation in the various levels of the political process is a powerful
demonstration of growing integration into the life of a society. Currently, UK
citizens in Ireland can vote in all elections other than those to elect the president.
EU nationals may vote in European Parliamentary elections and local elections.
Non-EEA nationals can vote in local elections. It is important to ensure that
people are fully aware of their voting rights and that they are actively encouraged
to use the franchise and participate in this vital area of civic life.”
The Committee supports this recommendation of the NESC: we hope that our work
will contribute to an active interest across Ireland’s rapidly changing population and
society in future local elections.
(c) Ordnance Survey Ireland. Licence number 01/05/001
Percentage change in the population of Electoral Divisions, 1996-2006
%
Decrease > 20Decrease 10 < 20Decrease 0 < 10Increase < 10Increase 10 < 20Increase 20 < 50Increase 50 >
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4.2 Analysis of Terms of Reference
While the terms of reference of the Committee are similar in many respects to those
used in previous reviews (see Appendix IV), they also contain some additional
elements. The following paragraphs outline in general terms how the Committee
addressed the various considerations enjoined in the terms of reference.
Total membership of local authorities
The terms of reference specify that the Committee should assume no change in the
numbers of councillors to be elected to each local authority. Several submissions
contested this premise and argued that it is anomalous that the councillor/population
ratio in more urbanised local authorities was many times higher than in less populous
counties; and that some addition should therefore be made to the membership of
certain local authorities.
The terms of reference do not permit the Committee to consider or recommend on
the merits of any such changes in local authority membership. The Committee would
also comment that a strict standardisation of representation ratios across local
government (as is required for Dáil constituencies) would be difficult given the very
different sizes and populations of counties; and that considerations of deliberative
and other efficiency will also influence the size of the membership of local authorities.
Population and Representation
The Committee was requested to endeavour, as far as practicable, to achieve
variance from individual average local authority representation within the range of +
or –10%. This has been achieved in all cases. The Committee, in arriving at its
recommendations, has sought in each case to minimise the variance from the local
authority average while at the same time taking account of the other considerations
in the terms of reference.
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The largest variations from the local authority average population per member arising
from the recommendations of the Committee would occur in the Blarney electoral
area (+8.68%) in County Cork (Southern Division) and in the Athy electoral area
(-8.44%) of County Kildare. In the case of some electoral areas, the scope for the
Committee to minimise variations has been limited by the need to take account of
other considerations, including for example, neighbourhood focal points.
Urban or neighbourhood focal points
The Committee had the objectives of identifying local electoral areas that alone or in
combination would have an urban or neighbourhood focal point or points, and subject
to that, take due account of the desirability of preserving natural communities and the
hinterlands of natural communities.
In applying the above requirements, the Committee also took account where
practicable of information provided by local authority managers that identified such
neighbourhood or focal points (see Chapter 3).
The Committee had to review a diverse range of local authorities and deal with
electoral areas covering both highly urbanised centres of population and sparsely
populated rural areas. Our consideration of each county therefore drew on factors
such as settlement patterns, topography, dominant physical features (the presence of
mountains and lakes for instance), accessibility, etc. In addition, the submissions
made to us, which in their totality display a strong sense of community awareness,
were an invaluable resource. Many emphasised natural associations between
particular towns, townlands or parishes and advocated that these should be reflected
in electoral arrangements. While it was not possible for the Committee to adopt each
course of action proposed in this way, all such suggestions have been valuable and
have helped to deepen our understanding of the issues.
Several counties include Gaeltacht areas and the needs of these were emphasised
in a number of submissions received. While the terms of reference do not
specifically refer to Gaeltacht areas, the Committee considered them as relevant
under this heading and weighed up the situation of each Gaeltacht community in
framing its recommendations for the counties concerned.
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Dáil constituency boundaries
The Committee was required, subject to the objective of identifying electoral areas
having an urban or neighbourhood focal point (or points), to take due account of the
desirability, where it may be possible to do so, of aligning local electoral area
boundaries with Dáil constituency boundaries. For this purpose, the Committee
considered that it would be sensible to use the prospective Dáil constituency
boundaries recommended by the Constituency Commission in its Report on Dáil and
European Parliament Constituencies in 2007 rather than the current boundaries that
may be subject to revision.
In summary, 13 of the 26 county councils within the Committee’s remit are wholly
contained within a single Dáil constituency so that the issue of alignment with Dáil
constituency boundaries is already assured. A further six are mostly contained in a
single Dáil constituency, although they also comprise small areas extending into a
neighbouring constituency. None of these latter areas would have a population
sufficient to support a 4 seat electoral area, so that in general there was a
presumption against aligning these areas with their Dáil constituency boundaries. Of
the seven remaining counties, full alignment is recommended in four cases (Counties
Galway, Donegal, Kerry and Leitrim) with a degree of alignment recommended in
three cases (Counties Cork, Kildare and Meath).
A number of submissions argued that the considerations of neighbourhood focal
points and natural communities should take precedence over the alignment with Dáil
constituency boundaries. The Committee dealt with this issue on a case by case
basis having regard to the individual circumstances obtaining in each local authority,
and with the outcomes described above and in Chapter 5.
Number of Councillors representing an electoral area
The terms of reference require that the number of councillors representing a local
electoral area should not be less than 4 or more than 7, except that in very
exceptional circumstances 3 seat local electoral areas may be recommended where
otherwise the geographic size of the area would be disproportionately large.
Submissions embodied a range of views on the merits of electoral areas of different
sizes and the circumstances in which electoral areas of different sizes are
appropriate. The Committee reviewed a total of 146 electoral areas, 24 of which had
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three representatives. In three of these cases only, the Committee recommends the
electoral areas concerned should continue to be represented by three councillors.
These electoral areas are Bandon, County Cork; Baltinglass, County Wicklow; and
Dingle, County Kerry; and are dealt with in more detail in the next Chapter. In all
other cases the Committee has considered it appropriate in the light of its terms of
reference to recommend electoral areas with between 4 and 7 councillors.
Maintaining Continuity
The Committee’s terms of reference finally require us to endeavour to maintain
continuity in relation to the arrangement of electoral areas. As already stated,
change is also required for our review to fulfil its terms of reference, particularly given
the very significant population growth since the previous review of electoral areas.
Nevertheless the Committee was mindful of the desirability, where possible, of
maintaining continuity. In the case of one local authority (Wicklow County Council)
it has been possible for us to recommend no change to the current arrangement of
local electoral areas; and in other local authorities it has been possible to recommend
very limited change. Where more change has been necessary the Committee has
still sought where possible to maximise continuity with the existing electoral area
pattern.
In practice the Committee had to weigh and balance the different elements of the
terms of reference having regard to the particular situation of each local authority.
Where we encountered tension or competition between these different elements in
addressing particular issues, we had to resolve this in a practical way, bearing in
mind our statutory duty to act in the interests of effective and convenient local
government. The relative importance we placed on the different elements of our
terms of reference also varied somewhat depending on local factors and conditions,
and having regard to our overriding duty to support effective and convenient local
government.
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4.3 Existing Boundaries and Boundary Alterations
The Committee has operated on the basis of established local authority boundaries,
subject only to the following.
Extensions to urban boundaries for electoral purposes
In 19943 a number of urban areas were extended for local electoral purposes only.
This provision affects the urban areas of Bray, Dundalk, Drogheda and Sligo, which
are also within the remit of the Committee. Where the altered urban boundary
extends over a county boundary these regulations also have the effect of altering the
county boundary, again for electoral purposes only. This situation occurs in
Drogheda Borough and Carlow Town with consequential adjustments for electoral
purposes to the Louth / Meath and Carlow / Laois county boundaries.
Administrative Divisions in County Cork
By legislation4 the County of Cork has been divided into three separate
administrative divisions known as County Health Districts, within which Cork County
Council must administer housing, sanitary and certain other services on a devolved
basis. The legislation also requires that each electoral area within County Cork must
be wholly contained within one or other of the County Health Districts. County
Councillors elected for the electoral areas making up the District administer the
provision of services in each District in line with the above arrangements.
In modern parlance these County Health Districts are commonly referred to as
Administrative Divisions of Cork County Council. The Committee considered it
appropriate in its examination of County Cork to consider each of the three
administrative divisions separately. Representation ratios were calculated on the
basis of the average population per member within each administrative division
rather than within the entire County. This approach is consistent with the approach
taken in relation to County Cork when electoral areas were previously reviewed in
1985 and in 1998.
3 Under the Local Government (Boundaries) (Town Elections) Regulations 1994 4 Local Government Amendment No. 2 Act, 1934
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Extension of Limerick City Boundary
The Minister made an order5 altering the boundaries of Limerick City with effect from
1 March 2008. The order extends the boundary of Limerick City to include the
electoral division of Limerick North Rural (population 7,251). Consequently, the
electoral division of Limerick North Rural no longer forms part of the Limerick County
Council area.
The Committee has taken due account of all the boundary issues referred to above.
5 Limerick City Boundary Alteration Order 2008.
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5 Examination of Local Authorities
and Recommendations
This chapter deals with the individual local authorities under the remit of the
Committee. The current position in relation to population and representation is
described for each local authority; and a brief analysis of issues relevant to the
Committee’s terms of reference is set out, followed by the recommendations of the
Committee. Detailed descriptions, with accompanying maps, of recommended
electoral areas are also included.
For comparison purposes maps of the electoral areas established in 1998 are
included at Appendix V.
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County Carlow
Population and Membership
The Local Government (Boundaries) (Town Elections) Regulations 1994, altered the
boundary of Carlow town to include a small part of the electoral division of Graigue
Rural in County Laois for electoral purposes only. The total population of this added
area is 718 persons.
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
Per Member
% Variance
from Council
Average
County Carlow 51,067 21 2,432
Borris 6,032 3 2,011 -17.39
Carlow No. 1 6,285 3 2,095 -13.86
Carlow No. 2 14,947 5 2,989 +22.90
Muinebeag 10,912 5 2,182 -10.28
Tullow 12,891 5 2,578 +6.00
The deviations from the county average range from –17.39% in Borris to +22.90% in
Carlow No. 2. Some reorganisation is necessary to rebalance the representation
levels in the electoral areas of Carlow No. 2 (under-represented) and Borris, Carlow
No. 1 and Muinebeag (all over-represented).
Analysis
County Carlow is largely contained in the Dáil constituency of Carlow-Kilkenny.
Eight electoral divisions lie in the Wicklow Dáil constituency. Because of the small
population involved further alignment with the Dáil constituency boundaries is not
practicable.
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The electoral areas of Borris and Carlow No. 1 have 3 members each. The
Committee did not consider that there were very exceptional circumstances, within
the meaning of its terms of reference, which would require a 3 seater to be retained
within the urban area of Carlow. In the case of Borris, the Committee considers that
increasing its representation coupled with the transfer in of extra electoral divisions
provides an acceptable solution; while the Borris electoral area becomes larger
relative to other electoral areas, this is consistent with the existing electoral
configuration of County Carlow.
The Carlow No. 1 and Carlow No. 2 electoral areas could be renamed Carlow East
and Carlow West respectively.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Carlow, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Ballon, Ballintemple, Clonegall, Cranemore, Kilbride and Shangarry (total
population 3,781) from the Tullow to the Borris electoral area;
1.2. Kellistown (population 1,035) from the Muinebeag to the Carlow No. 1
electoral area;
1.3. The Townlands of Kernanstown and Pollerton Big in the Carlow Rural
electoral division (total population 2,281) from the Carlow No. 2 to the
Carlow No. 1 electoral area.
2. The renaming of electoral areas as follows:
2.1. The Carlow No. 1 electoral area to be renamed Carlow East;
2.2. The Carlow No. 2 electoral area to be renamed Carlow West.
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3. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
3.1. Borris 4-seats; Carlow East 4-seats; Carlow West 5-seats; Muinebeag 4-
seats; and Tullow 4-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Carlow 51,067 21 2,432
Borris 9,813 4 2,453 +0.86
Carlow East 9,601 4 2,400 -1.32
Carlow West 12,666 5 2,533 +4.15
Muinebeag 9,877 4 2,469 +1.52
Tullow 9,110 4 2,278 -6.33
The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Borris
The electoral divisions of Ballintemple, Ballon, Ballyellin, Ballymurphy, Borris,
Clonegall, Coonogue, Corries, Cranemore, Garryhill, Glynn, Kilbride, Killedmond,
Kyle, Marley, Myshall, Rathanna, Shangarry, Sliguff, Tinnahinch.
Carlow East
That part of the town of Carlow (as extended by the Local Government (Boundaries)
(Town Elections) Regulations 1994) situated north and north-west of a line drawn as
follows - commencing at the intersection of the town boundary by the N9 (Dublin
Road) and proceeding initially in a westerly direction along the N9 (Dublin Road) and
Green Lane to the junction of Green Lane with the Dublin to Waterford railway line;
then proceeding in a south-easterly direction along the said railway line to its junction
with Staplestown Road, then proceeding in a westerly direction along Staplestown
Road and Tullow Street to the junction of Tullow Street with Dublin Street and Burrin
Street; then proceeding in a southerly direction along Burrin Street and Kilkenny
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Road (N9) to the intersection of the Kilkenny Road (N9) by the town boundary; the
electoral divisions of Burton Hall and Johnstown, and the townlands of Aghanure,
Bestfield, Kernanstown, Newacre, Newgarden, Oakpark, Pollerton Big, Pollerton
Little, Rathnapish and Strawhall in the electoral division of Carlow Rural.
Carlow West
The remainder of the part of the town of Carlow which is not included in the electoral
area of Carlow East; the electoral division of Ballinacarrig, and the townlands of
Carlow, Chapelstown, Mortarstown Lower and Mortarstown Upper in the electoral
division of Carlow Rural.
Muinebeag
The electoral divisions of Agha, Ballymoon, Clogrenan, Fennagh, Leighlinbridge,
Muinebeag Rural, Muinebeag Urban, Nurney, Oldleighlin, Rathornan, Rathrush,
Ridge, Templepeter.
Tullow
The electoral divisions of Clonmore, Grangeford, Hacketstown, Haroldstown,
Killerrig, Kineagh, Rahill, Rathvilly, Tankardstown, Ticknock, Tullow Rural, Tullow
Urban, Tullowbeg, Williamstown.
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County Cavan
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from Council
Average
County Cavan 64,003 25 2,560
Bailieborough 17,104 7 2,443 -4.57
Ballyjamesduff 16,776 6 2,796 +9.21
Belturbet 11,178 5 2,236 -12.66
Cavan 18,945 7 2,706 +5.70
The deviations from the county average range from –12.66% in Belturbet to +9.21 %
in Ballyjamesduff. The Belturbet electoral area is over represented; consequently,
some reorganisation is necessary to rebalance representation levels.
Analysis
As County Cavan is wholly contained in the Dáil constituency of Cavan-Monaghan,
alignment with the proposed Dáil constituency boundaries is already assured.
The Committee is satisfied that no significant reorganisation is called for in County
Cavan. The required representation balance within the county can be achieved
through some minor transfers of electoral divisions, and without any alteration to the
Bailieborough electoral area. Following these minor transfers of electoral divisions,
the detailed requirements of the terms of reference will have been met in County
Cavan.
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Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Cavan, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Brucehall and Drumcarban (total population 775) from the Ballyjamesduff to
the Belturbet electoral area;
1.2. Crossdoney (population 542) from the Cavan to the Belturbet electoral area.
The table below shows the effect of these changes:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
Per Member
% Variance
from Council
Average
County Cavan 64,003 25 2,560
Bailieborough 17,104 7 2,443 -4.57
Ballyjamesduff 16,001 6 2,667 +4.18
Belturbet 12,495 5 2,499 -2.38
Cavan 18,403 7 2,629 +2.70
The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Bailieborough
The electoral divisions of Ashfield, Bailieborough, Canningstown, Carnagarve,
Cootehill Rural, Cootehill Urban, Corraneary, Drumanespick, Enniskeen, Killinkere,
Kingscourt, Knappagh, Larah North, Larah South, Lisagoan, Rakenny, Shercock,
Skeagh, Taghart, Termon, Tullyvin East, Tullyvin West, Waterloo.
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Ballyjamesduff
The electoral divisions of Ballintemple, Ballyjamesduff, Ballymachugh, Castlerahan,
Crossbane, Derrin, Drumlumman, Graddum, Kilbride, Kilcogy, Kilgolagh, Kill,
Kilnaleck, Loughdawan, Lurgan, Mullagh, Munterconnaught, Scrabby, Virginia.
Belturbet
The electoral divisions of Ardue, Arvagh, Ballyconnell, Ballymagauran, Bawnboy,
Belturbet Urban, Benbrack, Bilberry, Bruce Hall, Carn, Castlesaunderson, Corr,
Crossdoney, Derrylahan, Derrynananta, Diamond, Doogary, Dowra, Drumcarban,
Dunmakeever, Eskey, Grilly, Kilconny, Killashandra, Killinagh, Kinawley, Lissanover,
Milltown, Pedara Vohers, Springfield, Swanlinbar, Teebane, Templeport, Tircahan,
Tuam and the townlands of Derryhoo, Feugh, Gartbrattan, Mullaghmeen,
Portacloghan, Tawlaght, Tullyanog in the electoral division of Carrafin.
Cavan
The town of Cavan and the electoral divisions of Ballyhaise, Bellananagh, Butler's
Bridge, Cavan Rural, Clonervy, Crosskeys, Cuttragh, Denn, Drumcarn, Drung,
Killykeen, Moynehall, Redhill, Stradone and the townlands of Aghnaguig, Ardan,
Ashgrove, Ballyneary, Corcanadas, Crahard, Derrygoss, Derryleague, Derrylina,
Derrynagan, Drumard, Drumcalpin, Drumheel, Drummany (Playdell), Drummany
Beg, Drumsillagh, Duck Island, Hackelty, Inishmore (Island), Inishmuck (Island),
Killygowan, Rivory, Stroane, Tirliffin, Urney in the electoral division of Carrafin.
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County Clare
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
Per Member
% Variance
from Council
Average
Totals 110,950 32 3,467
Ennis 30,714 7 4,388 +26.56
Ennistimon 18,299 6 3,050 -12.03
Killaloe 15,396 4 3,849 +11.02
Kilrush 19,125 7 2,732 -21.20
Scarriff 9,690 3 3,230 -6.84
Shannon 17,726 5 3,545 +2.25
The deviations from the county average range from – 21.20% in Kilrush to +26.56%
in Ennis. Ennis electoral area is under-represented and already has seven members,
the maximum number permitted; Killaloe is also under-represented and Ennistimon
and Kilrush are over-represented; consequently, some reoganisation is necessary to
rebalance representation levels.
Analysis
As County Clare is wholly contained in the Dáil constituency of Clare, alignment with
the proposed Dáil constituency boundaries is already assured.
The population of the Ennis electoral area is sufficient to support nine members
although seven members is the maximum number permitted in a single electoral
area. Several options for rebalancing the representation of Ennis electoral area were
considered. An appropriate solution would be to divide Ennis into two electoral areas
of Ennis East and Ennis West. This solution respects the reality that Ennis will
continue to be a strong focal point for its hinterland to the east and to the west.
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The population of the Ennistimon electoral area is closer to the level required to
support 5 members rather than its current 6 members. A reduction of one seat is
considered appropriate here.
Kilrush no longer has an appropriate population for 7 members. Reducing its
representation to 6 members brings its representation levels within the range
permitted in the terms of reference.
The Scarriff electoral area currently has three seats and accordingly must be
reviewed in line with the terms of reference. The Committee is satisfied that no very
exceptional circumstances exist that would require the preservation of Scarriff as a
three seat electoral area. It is considered that Scarriff should merge with the Killaloe
electoral area. The new electoral area is not considered to be disproportionately
large having regard to the configuration of this County. A number of electoral
divisions from Killaloe and Scarriff should transfer to the Shannon electoral area.
This leaves the new electoral area, which could be called Killaloe, with an
appropriate population for 6 members.
The Committee recommends that two additional seats be allocated to the overall
Ennis area and one additional seat be allocated to the expanded Shannon electoral
area.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Clare, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Kilanniv and Kilnamona (total population 1,464) to transfer from Ennistimon
to the new Ennis West electoral area;
1.2. Killone (population 521) to transfer from the existing Ennis electoral area to
the Kilrush electoral area;
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1.3. Kilkishen (population 858) to transfer from the Scarriff to the Shannon
electoral area;
1.4. Cratloe and Killeely (total population 2,340) to transfer from the Killaloe to the
Shannon electoral area.
2. The creation of new electoral areas as follows:-
2.1. The existing Ennis electoral area to be divided into: -
2.1.1. Ennis East containing the electoral divisions of Spancelhill,
Clooney, Doora, Clareabbey, Quin and those parts of the electoral
divisions of Ennis Urban and Ennis Rural that lie east of the N18
and N15 roads;
2.1.2. Ennis West containing the electoral divisions of Templemaley,
Kilraghtis and those parts of the electoral divisions of Ennis Urban
and Ennis Rural that lie west of the N18 and N15 roads.
2.2. A new electoral area of Killaloe to be created by amalgamating the existing
electoral areas of Killaloe and Scarriff with the exception of a small number
of electoral divisions transferring to Shannon electoral area (see 1.3 and 1.4
above).
3. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
3.1. Ennis East 5-seats; Ennis West 4-seats; Ennistimon 5-seats; Killaloe 6-
seats; Kilrush 6-seats; and Shannon 4-seats.
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The table below shows the effect of these changes.
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
Per Member
% Variance
from Council
Average
County Clare 110,950 32 3,467
Ennis East 17,921 5 3,584 +3.37
Ennis West 13,736 4 3,434 -0.95
Ennistimon 16,835 5 3,367 -2.88
Killaloe 21,888 6 3,648 +5.22
Kilrush 19,646 6 3,274 -5.57
Shannon 20,924 6 3,487 +0.58
The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Ennis East
Those parts of the town of Ennis and the electoral divison of Ennis Rural situated
east of the line drawn as follows: commencing at the point where the Kilrush Road
intersects with the boundary of the Ennis Rural electoral divison; then proceeding
initially in a northerly direction along Kilrush Road to its junction with Carmody Street;
then proceeding in an easterly direction along Carmody Street to its junction with
O’Connell Street; then proceeding in a northerly direction along O’Connell Street to
its junction with Francis Street; then proceeding in an easterly direction along Francis
Street to its junction with Clon Road; then proceeding in a northerly direction along
Clon Road to its junction with New Road; then proceeding in a south easterly
direction along New Road to its junction with Gort Road; then proceeding along Gort
Road in a northerly direction until it intersects the boundary of the Ennis Rural
electoral division, the electoral divisions of Clareabbey, Clooney (in the former Rural
District of Tulla), Doora, Ennis Rural, Quin, Spancelhill.
Ennis West
Those parts of the town of Ennis and the electoral divison of Ennis Rural situated
west of the line described under Ennis East above, the electoral divisions of
Kilnamona, Kilanniv, Kilraghtis, Templemaley.
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Ennistimon
The electoral divisions of Abbey, Annagh, Ballagh, Ballyea, Ballyeighter, Ballysteen,
Ballyvaskin, Boston, Carran, Castletown, Cloghaun, Cloonanaha, Clooney (in the
former Rural District of Ennistimon), Corrofin, Crusheen, Derreen, Drumcreehy,
Dysert, Ennistimon, Formoyle, Gleninagh, Glenroe, Kilfenora, Killaspuglonane,
Killilagh, Killinaboy, Kilshanny, Kiltoraght, Liscannor, Lisdoonvarna, Lurraga,
Magherareagh, Milltown Malbay, Mountelva, Moy, Muckanagh, Noughaval,
Oughtmama, Rath, Rathborney, Ruan, Smithstown.
Kilrush
The town of Kilrush and the electoral divisions of Ballynacally, Cahermurphy (in the
former Rural District of Kilrush), Clondagad, Cloonadrum, Clooncoorha, Coolmeen,
Cooraclare, Creegh, Doonbeg, Drumellihy, Einagh, Furroor, Glenmore, Kilballyowen,
Kilchreest, Kilcloher, Kilfearagh, Kilfiddane, Kilkee, Killadysert, Killard, Killimer,
Killofin, Killone, Kilmihil, Kilmurry (in the former Rural District of Killadysert), Kilmurry
(in the former Rural District of Kilrush), Kilrush Rural, Kinturk, Knock, Knocknaboley,
Knocknagore, Liscasey, Lisheen, Moveen, Moyarta, Mullagh, Querrin, Rahona,
Rinealon, St. Martin's, Tullig, Tullycreen.
Killaloe
The electoral divisions of Ayle, Ballyblood, Ballycannan, Ballyglass, Ballynahinch,
Boherglass, Caher, Caherhurley, Cahermurphy (in the former Rural District of
Scarriff), Cappaghabaun, Cappavilla, Carrowbaun, Cloghera, Cloontra, Cloonusker,
Coolreagh, Corlea, Dangan, Derrynagittagh, Drummaan, Fahymore, Feakle,
Glendree, Inishcaltra North, Inishcaltra South, Killaloe, Killanena, Killokennedy,
Killuran, Kilseily, Kiltannon, Kiltenanlea, Kyle, Lackareagh, Loughea, Mountshannon,
Newgrove, O'Briensbridge, O’Gonnelloe, Rathclooney, Scarriff, Toberbreeda, Tulla.
Shannon
The electoral divisions of Castlecrine, Clenagh, Cratloe, Drumline, Killeely, Kilkishen,
Mountievers, Newmarket, Rossroe, Sixmilebridge, Tomfinlough, Urlan.
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County Cork Northern Division
Population and Membership
County Cork is divided into three administrative divisions (see Chapter 4) each of
which was reviewed separately by the Committee. The present position in relation to
County Cork Northern Division is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from
Divisional
Average
Cork Northern Division 80,769 13 6,213
Fermoy 27,492 4 6,873 +10.62
Kanturk 27,170 5 5,434 -12.54
Mallow 26,107 4 6,527 +5.05
The deviations from the Divisional average range from –12.54% in Kanturk to
+10.62% in Fermoy. The Kanturk electoral area is over-represented and the Fermoy
electoral area is under-represented; consequently, some rebalancing of
representation is necessary.
Analysis
The present population of the Kanturk electoral area indicates an appropriate
allocation of 4 rather than 5 seats. When considering the allocation of the remaining
9 seats between the Mallow and Fermoy electoral areas, the Committee was
conscious of the position of Mallow as the administrative headquarters and the
largest urban centre within the County Cork Northern Division. In addition, the
transfer of three south-western electoral divisions from Fermoy to Mallow would
considerably improve the alignment with the Dáil constituency boundaries.
The Cork Northern Division extends over the three Dáil Constituencies of Cork North
West, Cork North Central and Cork East. The recommendations below offer a
degree of alignment with the Dáil constituency boundaries recommended by the
Report of the Constituency Commission. The Committee considers that further
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alignment with these boundaries at this stage would not be in the interests of
effective and convenient local government.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within the County Cork Northern Division, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Gortmore, Nad, Rosekeen and Tincoora (total population 1,071) from the
Kanturk to the Mallow electoral area;
1.2. Carrig, Kildinan and Watergrasshill (total population 1,728) from the Fermoy
to the Mallow electoral area.
2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Fermoy 4-seats; Kanturk 4-seats; and Mallow 5-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from
Divisional
Average
Cork Northern Division 80,769 13 6,213
Fermoy 25,764 4 6,441 +3.67
Kanturk 26,099 4 6,525 +5.02
Mallow 28,906 5 5,781 -6.95
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Fermoy
The town of Fermoy and the electoral divisions of Aghern, Ballyarthur, Ballyhooly,
Ballynoe, Castle Hyde, Castlecooke, Castlelyons, Coole, Curraglass, Derryvillane,
Farahy, Fermoy Rural, Glanworth East, Glanworth West, Gortnaskehy, Gortroe,
Kilcor, Kildorrery, Kilgullane, Killathy, Kilphelan, Kilworth, Knockmourne, Leitrim,
Marshalstown, Mitchelstown, Rathcormack, Templemolaga.
Kanturk
The electoral divisions of Allow, Ardskeagh, Ballyhoolahan, Banteer, Barleyhill,
Barnacurra, Bawncross, Boherboy, Caherbarnagh, Castlecor, Castlemagner,
Clonfert East, Clonfert West, Clonmeen, Coolclogh, Coomlogane, Crinnaloo, Cullen
(in the former Rural District of Millstreet), Derragh, Doonasleen, Drishane, Dromina,
Glenlara, Greenane, Kanturk, Keale, Kilbrin, Kilcorney, Kilmeen, Knockatooan,
Knocknagree, Knocktemple, Meens, Milford, Milltown, Newmarket, Newtown,
Rathcool, Rathluirc (Charleville), Rosnalee, Rowls, Skagh, Springfort, Tullylease,
Williamstown.
Mallow
The town of Mallow and the electoral divisions of Ballyclogh, Ballynamona, Buttevant,
Caherduggan, Carrig (in the former Rural District of Fermoy), Carrig (in the former
Rural District of Mallow), Castletownroche, Churchtown, Clenor, Doneraile, Dromore,
Gortmore, Imphrick, Kilcummer, Kildinan, Kilmaclenine, Kilshannig, Liscarroll, Mallow
Rural, Monanimy, Nad, Rahan, Roskeen, Shanballymore, Skahanagh, Streamhill,
Templemary, Tincoora, Wallstown, Watergrasshill.
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County Cork Southern Division
Population and Membership
County Cork is divided into three administrative divisions (see Chapter 4) each of
which was reviewed separately by the Committee. The present position in relation to
County Cork Southern Division is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from
Divisional
Average
Cork Southern Division 227,543 23 9,893
Bandon 29,426 3 9,809 -0.85
Blarney 42,323 4 10,581 +6.95
Carrigaline 77,198 7 11,028 +11.47
Macroom 24,577 3 8,192 -17.19
Midleton 54,019 6 9,003 -9.00
The deviations from the Divisional average range from –17.19% in Macroom to
+11.47% in Carrigaline; consequently, some reorganisation is necessary to balance
representation.
Analysis
The County Cork Southern Division is a relatively complex area to review as it
extends over five Dáil constituencies and all its electoral areas interface with Cork
City. Against this background the Committee considered alignment with Dáil
boundaries to be of particular importance in this case and to offer a reliable guide
towards the best solutions in terms of the appropriate configuration of local electoral
areas.
The County Cork Southern Division is contained within five Dáil Constituencies of
Cork East, Cork North West, Cork South West, Cork North Central and Cork South
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Central. The electoral division of Ballincollig has a significant population of over
16,308. It is currently in the Dáil constituency of Cork North West and the Report of
the Constituency Commission recommends this arrangement should continue.
Given the size of population involved it is highly desirable that alignment between
local electoral area and Dáil constituency boundaries be honoured in this case. The
Committee also recommends that the electoral division of Knockraha transfer into the
Midleton electoral area thereby giving full alignment in this region with the Cork East
Dáil constituency boundary recommended by the Constituency Commission. In the
remaining electoral areas the Committee’s recommendations involve a high degree
of alignment with the Dáil constituency boundaries, although full alignment did not
prove practicable.
The Committee explored several options for resolving the Macroom and Bandon
three seaters in line with the terms of reference. Merging both electoral areas would
result in a disproportionately large electoral area in geographic terms, which is not
desirable having regard to the terms of reference. The transfer of the Ballincollig
electoral division to the Macroom electoral area in the interest of Dáil alignment
provides sufficient population to justify increased representation there. Resolving the
two three seaters would cause more disruption than is otherwise warranted. The
Committee recommends that Bandon be retained as a three seater in view of the
very exceptional circumstances obtaining in County Cork Southern Division as
outlined above.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within the County Cork Southern Division, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Ballymurphy, Bangour, Brinny, Murragh and Teadies (total population 2,984)
from the Bandon to the Macroom electoral area;
1.2. Ballyfoyle and Farranbrien (total population 766) from the Carrigaline to the
Bandon electoral area;
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1.3. Gowlane and Kilcullen (total population 1,815) from the Macroom to the
Blarney electoral area;
1.4. Knockraha (total population 1,132) from the Blarney to the Midleton electoral
area;
1.5. Ballincollig (total population 16,308) from the Carrigaline to the Macroom
electoral area.
2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Bandon 3-seats; Blarney 4-seats; Carrigaline 6-seats; Macroom 4-seats;
and Midleton 6-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from
Divisional
Cork Southern Division 227,543 23 9,893
Bandon 27,208 3 9,069 -8.33
Blarney 43,006 4 10,752 +8.68
Carrigaline 60,124 6 10,021 +1.29
Macroom 42,054 4 10,514 +6.28
Midleton 55,151 6 9,192 -7.09
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Bandon
The electoral divisions of Ballinadee, Ballinspittle, Ballyfeard, Ballyfoyle,
Ballymackean, Ballymartle, Ballymodan, Bandon, Baurleigh, Boulteen, Cashel,
Coolmain, Cullen, (in the former Rural District of Kinsale), Dunderrow, Farranbrien,
Inishannon, Kilbrittain, Kilbrogan, Kilmonoge, Kinsale Rural, Kinsale Urban, Kinure,
Knockroe, Laherne, Leighmoney, Nohaval, Rathclarin, Templemichael.
Blarney
The electoral divisions of Ballynaglogh, Blackpool, Blarney, Caherlag, Carrignavar,
Carrigrohane Beg, Dripsey, Firmount, Glenville, Gowlane, Greenfort, Kilcullen,
Killeagh, Knockantota, Matehy, Rathcooney, Riverstown, St. Mary's, Whitechurch.
Carrigaline
The electoral divisions of Ballygarvan, Bishopstown, Carrigaline (in the former rural
district of Cork), Carrigaline (in the former rural district of Kinsale), Douglas,
Inishkenny, Kilpatrick, Lehenagh, Liscleary, Monkstown Rural, Monkstown Urban,
Templebreedy.
Macroom
The electoral divisions of Aghinagh, Aglish, An Sliabh Riobhach, Ballincollig,
Ballygroman, Ballymurphy, Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh, Bengour, Brinny, Cannaway,
Ceann Droma, Cill na Martra, Claon Ráth, Clondrohid, Clonmoyle, Doire Fhínín,
Greenville, Gort na Tiobratan, Inchigeelagh, Kilberrihert, Kilbonane, Knockavilly,
Macloneigh, Macroom Urban, Magourney, Mashanaglass, Mountrivers, Moviddy,
Murragh, Na hUláin, Ovens, Rahalisk, Teadies, Templemartin, Warrenscourt.
Midleton
The towns of Cobh, Midleton, Youghal and the electoral divisions of Ardagh,
Ballintemple, Ballycotton, Ballyspillane, Carrigtohill, Castlemartyr, Clonmult,
Clonpriest, Cloyne, Cobh Rural, Corkbeg, Dangan, Dungourney, Garryvoe,
Ightermurragh, Inch, Kilcronat, Killeagh, Kilmacdonogh, Knockraha, Lisgoold,
Midleton Rural, Mogeely, Rostellan, Templebodan, Templenacarriga, Youghal Rural.
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County Cork Western Division
Population and Membership
County Cork is divided into three administrative divisions (see Chapter 4) each of
which was reviewed separately by the Committee. The present position in relation to
the County Cork Western Division is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from
Divisional
Average
Cork Western Division 53,565 12 4,464
Bantry 19,472 5 3,894 -12.77
Skibbereen 34,093 7 4,870 +9.09
As the Bantry electoral area is over-represented some reorganisation is necessary to
rebalance representation.
Analysis
Unusually, the County Cork Western Division is configured into two electoral areas.
Although a configuration of three electoral areas having four seats each is possible,
the Committee favoured maintaining continuity with the long and well-established
arrangement of two electoral areas.
The Bantry electoral area requires additional population to rebalance representation
within this Division.
The County Cork Western Division is contained within in the Dáil Constituencies of
Cork South West and Cork North West. Partial alignment has been achieved with the
Dáil constituency boundaries recommended by the Report of the Constituency
Commission.
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Recommendation
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within the County Cork Western Division, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Dromdaleague North, Dromdaleague South, Garranes and Milane (total
population 1,354) from the Skibbereen to the Bantry electoral area.
The effect of this recommendation is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from
Divisional
Average
Cork Western Division 53,565 12 4,464
Bantry 20,826 5 4,165 -6.70
Skibbereen 32,739 7 4,677 +4.77
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Bantry
The electoral divisions of Adrigole, Aghadown North, Aghadown South, Ahil,
Ballybane, Ballydehob, Bantry Rural, Bantry Urban, Bear, Caheragh, Cloghdonnell,
Coolagh, Coulagh, Crookhaven, Curryglass, Douce, Dromdaleague North,
Dromdaleague South, Dunbeacon, Dunmanus, Durrus East, Durrus West, Garranes,
Glanlough, Glengarriff, Goleen, Gortnascreeny, Kealkill, Kilcaskan, Kilcatherine,
Kilcoe, Killaconenagh, Kilnamanagh, Lowertown, Mealagh, Milane, Scart, Seefin,
Sheepshead, Skull, Toormore, Whiddy.
Skibbereen
The towns of Clonakilty and Skibbereen and the electoral divisions of Abbeymahon,
Ardfield, Argideen, Aultagh, Ballingurteen, Ballymoney, Bealanageary, Bealock,
Bredagh, Butlerstown, Cahermore, Carrigbaun, Carrigboy, Castlehaven North,
Castlehaven South, Castletown, Castleventry, Cléire, Clonakilty Rural, Cloonkeen,
Coolcraheen, Coolmountain, Courtmacsherry, Derry, Drinagh, Drinagh, Dunmanway
North, Dunmanway South, Garrown, Kilfaughnabeg, Kilkerranmore, Killeenleagh,
Kilmaloda East, Kilmaloda West, Kilmoylerane, Kilnagross, Kinneigh, Knocks,
Knockskagh, Manch, Myross, Rathbarry, Rosscarbery, Rossmore, Shreelane,
Skibbereen Rural, Teerelton, Templeomalus, Timoleague, Tullagh, Woodfort.
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County Donegal
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
Per Member
% Variance
from Council
Average
County Donegal 147,264 29 5,078
Donegal 25,478 6 4,246 -16.38
Glenties 24,134 6 4,022 -20.80
Inishowen 35,491 6 5,915 +16.48
Letterkenny 30,111 5 6,022 +18.59
Milford 16,341 3 5,447 +7.27
Stranorlar 15,709 3 5,236 +3.11
The deviations from the county average range from –20.80% in Glenties to +18.59%
in Letterkenny. The electoral areas of Donegal and Glenties are over-represented
while Inishowen and Milford are under-represented; consequently, some
reorganisation is necessary to rebalance representation levels.
Analysis
County Donegal is contained within the two Dáil constituencies of Donegal North-
East and Donegal South-West. The proposed Dáil constituency boundary involves
the transfer of 4 electoral divisions from Donegal North-East to Donegal South-West.
Full alignment with the proposed Dáil constituency boundary is feasible in County
Donegal.
The Donegal and Glenties electoral areas no longer have sufficient population to
support 6 members each. Reducing representation in both cases to 5 members
would rebalance their representation levels within the limits specified in the terms of
reference without any further changes being necessary.
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The Committee examined several options for resolving the Milford and Stranorlar 3
seat electoral areas in line with the terms of reference. The most appropriate
solution was to follow the proposed Dáil constituency boundary referred to above
which divides the Letterkenny electoral area on a north / south basis. The northern
part of this electoral area containing the town of Letterkenny and its hinterland has
population to join with the Milford electoral area (excluding the electoral division of
Mín Charraigheach which lies south of the proposed Dáil boundary) to form a 7 seat
electoral area. This also has the advantage of providing the Milford electoral area
with a strong urban focal point. The southern part of Letterkenny combined with
Stranorlar electoral area and the Mín Charraigheach electoral division would then
have an appropriate population for five seats. Neither of the proposed electoral
areas would have a disproportionately large geographic size.
The required rebalancing of representation in the Inishowen area can be achieved by
increasing its representation by one seat.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Donegal, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Manorcunningham (population 837) transferring from the Letterkenny to the
Inishowen electoral area;
1.2. Mín Charraigheach (population 90) to transfer from the Milford to the
Stranorlar electoral area;
1.3. Clonleigh South, Clonleigh North, Raphoe, Fidart, Feddyglass, St.
Johnstown and Treantaghmucklagh (total population 7,979) to transfer from
the Letterkenny to the Stranorlar electoral area.
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2. The creation of a new electoral area as follows:
2.1. A new electoral area of Letterkenny to be created by amalgammating all
electoral divisions (total population 16,251), except Mín Charraigheach, in
Milford to the remainder of the existing Letterkenny electoral area (see 1.4
above).
3. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
3.1. Donegal 5-seats; Glenties 5-seats; Inishowen 7-seats; Letterkenny 7-seats;
and Stranorlar 5-seats.
The table below shows the effect of these changes.
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
Per Member
% Variance
from Council
Average
County Donegal 147,264 29 5,078
Donegal 25,478 5 5,096 +0.35
Glenties 24,134 5 4,827 -4.96
Inishowen 36,328 7 5,190 +2.21
Letterkenny 37,546 7 5,364 +5.63
Stranorlar 23,778 5 4,756 -6.34
The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Donegal
The town of Bundoran and the electoral divisions of An Bhinn Bhán, An Leargaibh
Mhór, Ballintra (in the former Rural District of Ballyshannon), Ballintra (in the former
Rural District of Donegal), Ballyshannon Rural, Ballyshannon Urban, Bonnyglen,
Bundoran Rural, Carrickboy, Cavangarden, Cill Chartaigh, Cill Ghabhláigh, Cliff,
Clogher, Corkermore, Cró Chaorach, Crownarad, Donegal, Dunkineely, Eanymore,
Gleann Chólm Cille, Grousehall, Haugh, Inver, Killybegs, Laghy, Loch Iascaigh,
Málainn Bhig, Pettigoe, Tantallon, Tawnawully, Templecarn, Tieveskeelta,
Tullynaught.
Glenties
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Glenties
The electoral divisions of Anagaire, An Craoslach, An Clochán Liath, An Dúchoraidh,
An Ghrafaidh, An Machaire, Arainn Mhór, Ard na Rátha, Ards, Baile na Finne,
Caislean na dTuath, Criódh na Sméar, Cró Bheithe, Cross Roads, Dawros,
Doocharry, Dun Fionnocaidh, Dun Luiche, Fintown, Gleann Gheis, Gleann Léithín,
Gort na Choirce, Inis Caoil, Inis Mhic an Dhoirn, Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, Maas,
Machaire Chlochair, Maol Mosóg, Mín an Chladaigh, Na Croisbhealaí, Na Gleannta,
Rutland.
Inishowen
The town of Buncrana and the electoral divisions of Ardmalin, Ballyliffin, Birdstown,
Buncrana Rural, Burt, Carndonagh, Carthage, Castlecary, Castleforward, Culdaff,
Desertegny, Dunaff, Fahan, Gleneely (in the former Rural District of Inishowen),
Glennagannon, Glentogher, Greencastle, Illies, Inch Island, Kilderry, Killea, Malin,
Manorcunningham, Mintiaghs, Moville, Newtown Cunningham, Redcastle, Straid,
Three Trees, Turmone, Whitecastle.
Letterkenny
The town of Letterkenny and the electoral divisions of An Tearmann, Ballyarr,
Ballymacool, Carraig Airt, Carrowkeel, Castlewray, Corravaddy, Creamhghort,
Edenacarnan, Fánaid Thiar, Fánaid Thuaidh, Gartán, Glen, Glenalla, Gortnavern,
Grianfort, Killygarvan, Killymasny, Kilmacrenan, Kincraigy, Knockalla, Letterkenny
Rural, Loch Caol, Magheraboy, Millford, Mín an Lábáin, Rathmelton, Rathmullan,
Rosgoíl, Rosnakill, Suí Corr, Templedouglas.
Stranorlar
The electoral divisions of Ailt na Péiste, An Clochán, Castlefinn, Cloghard, Clonleigh
North, Clonleigh South, Convoy, Dooish, Feddyglass, Figart, Gleneely (in the former
Rural District of Stranorlar), Goland, Killygordon, Knock, Lettermore, Mín
Charraigeach, Raphoe, Stranorlar, St. Johnstown, Treantaghmucklagh, Urney West.
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County Galway
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Galway 159,256 30 5,309
Ballinasloe 22,003 5 4,401 -17.10
Conamara 36,104 7 5,158 -2.84
Loughrea 38,766 7 5,538 +4.31
Oranmore 27,230 4 6,808 +28.24
Tuam 35,153 7 5,022 -5.41
The deviations from the county average range from –17.10% in Ballinasloe to
+28.24% in Oranmore. The Oranmore electoral area is heavily under-represented
while Ballinasloe electoral area is over-represented; consequently, some re-
organisation of electoral areas is required to rebalance representation.
Analysis
The Dáil constituency boundary between Galway East and Galway West was last
adjusted in 1998 and the Report of the Constituency Commission leaves this
unchanged. Full alignment with this Dáil constituency boundary appears feasible.
Several options for addressing the very significant under-representation in the
Oranmore electoral area were considered. As that electoral area is currently divided
by the Dáil constituency boundary, an appropriate solution could be to align with that
boundary and to transfer electoral divisions from Oranmore into the Tuam electoral
area.
Over-representation in the Ballinasloe electoral area suggests that, with the addition
of some population, an allocation of five seats would be appropriate. Some further
reorganisation of electoral divisions could also be undertaken between the Tuam,
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Ballinasloe and Loughrea electoral areas which would leave each of these
comfortably within the representation ratio requirements.
This approach would leave the Conamara electoral area unaltered.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Galway, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Ballynakill, Cloonkeen, Killeroran, Killian and Mountbellew (total population
4,133) from the electoral area of Tuam to Ballinasloe;
1.2. Annaghdown, Ballinaduff, Headford, Killeany and Killursa (total population
5,173) from the electoral area of Oranmore to Tuam;
1.3. Cloonkeen and Graigabbey (total population 642) from the electoral area of
Ballinasloe to Loughrea;
1.4. Derrew, Kilquain and Tiranascragh (total population 617) from the electoral
area of Loughrea to Ballinasloe.
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The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Galway 159,256 30 5,309
Ballinasloe 26,111 5 5,222 -1.64
Conamara 36,104 7 5,158 -2.84
Loughrea 38,791 7 5,542 +4.39
Oranmore 22,057 4 5,514 +3.86
Tuam 36,193 7 5,170 -2.61
The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Ballinasloe
The town of Ballinasloe and the electoral divisions of Ahascragh, Annagh, Aughrim
(in the former Rural District of Ballinasloe), Ballinasloe Rural, Ballymacward,
Ballynakill (in the former Rural District of Mountbellew), Caltra, Cappalusk,
Castleblakeney, Castlefrench, Clonbrock, Clonfert, Clontuskert, Cloonkeen (in the
former Rural District of Mountbellew), Colmanstown, Derrew, Derryglassaun,
Eyrecourt, Grange, Kellysgrove, Kilconnell, Killaan, Killallaghtan, Killeroran, Killian,
Killimor (in the former Rural District of Loughrea), Killoran, Killure, Kilmacshane,
Kiltormer, Kilquain, Kylemore, Laurencetown, Lismanny, Meelick, Monivea,
Mountbellew, Mounthazel, Oatfield, Ryehill, Taghboy, Tiaquin, Tiranascragh.
Conamara
The electoral divisions of An Ros, An Spidéal, Ballynakill (in the former Rural District
of Clifden), Bearna, Binn an Choire, Bunowen, Camas, Cill Chuimín, Cleggan,
Clifden, Cloch na Rón, Cloonbur, Conga, Crumpaun, Cur, Cushkillary, Derrycunlagh,
Derrylea, Doonloughan, Errislannan, Gallaimh Tuath, Gorumna, Illion, Inishbofin,
Inishmore, Kilcummin (in the former Rural District of Galway), Killannin, Knockboy,
Leitir Breacáin, Letterfore, Léitirmóir, Maigh Cuillin, Máiros, Na Forbacha, Oughterard
Owengowla, Rinvyle, Roundstone, Sailearna, Sillerna, Skannive, Slieveaneena,
Spiddle, Tullaigh Mhíc Aodháin, Tuach, Wormhole.
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Tuam
Conamara
LoughreaBallinasloe
Oranmore
CountyGalway
ElectoralArea
ElectoralDivision
AreaNotIncludedWithin
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Loughrea
The electoral divisions of Abbeygormacan, Abbeyville, Aille, Ardamullivan, Ardrahan,
Athenry, Ballycahalan, Ballyglass, Ballynagar, Beagh, Bracklagh, Bullaun,
Cahermore, Cappard, Castleboy, Castletaylor, Cloonkeen, Coos, Craughwell,
Derrylaur, Doorus, Drumacoo, Drumkeary, Drummin, Gort, Graigabbey, Greethill,
Kilbeacanty, Kilchreest, Kilconickny, Kilconierin, Killeely, Killeenavarra, Killimor (in
the former Rural District of Portumna), Killinny, Killogilleen, Kilmalinoge, Kilmeen,
Kilreekill, Kiltartan, Kilteskill, Kilthomas, Kiltullagh (in the former Rural District of
Loughrea), Kinvarra, Lackalea, Leitrim, Loughatorick, Loughrea Rural, Loughrea
Urban, Marblehill, Moat, Mountain, Movode, Pallas, Portumna, Raford, Rahasane,
Skehanagh, Tynagh, Woodford.
Oranmore
The electoral divisions of An Carn Mór, Aughrim (in the former Rural District of
Galway), Baile Chláir, Baile an Teampaill, Ballynacourty, Belleville, Ceathrú an
Bhrúnaigh, Clarinbridge, Deerpark, Eanach Dhúin, Leacagh Beag, Liscananaun,
Lisheenavalla, Oranmore, Stradbally.
Tuam
The electoral divisions of Abbey East, Abbey West, Addergoole, Annaghdown (in the
former Rural District of Tuam), Ballynakill (in the former Rural District of
Glenamaddy), Ballinastack, Ballinderry, Ballinduff, Ballymoe, Ballynapark,
Beaghmore, Belclare, Boyounagh, Carrownagur, Carrowrevagh, Claretuam,
Clonbern, Cloonkeen (in the former Rural District of Tuam), Cooloo, Creggs,
Cummer, Curraghmore, Donaghpatrick, Doonbally, Dunmore North, Dunmore South,
Foxhall, Glennamaddy, Headford, Hillsbrook, Island, Kilbennan, Kilcoona, Kilcroan,
Killeany, Killeen, Killererin, Killower, Killursa, Kilmoylan, Kilshanvy, Kiltullagh (in the
former Rural District of Glenamaddy), Levally, Milltown, Moyne, Raheen, Scregg,
Shankill, Templetogher, Toberadosh, Toberroe, Tuam Rural, Tuam Urban.
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County Kerry
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Kerry 139,835 27 5,179
Dingle 14,477 3 4,826 -6.82
Killarney 34,350 6 5,725 +10.54
Killorglin 22,861 5 4,572 -11.72
Listowel 27,418 6 4,570 -11.76
Tralee 40,729 7 5,818 +12.34
The deviations from the county average range from –11.76% in Listowel to +12.34%
in Tralee. The Tralee electoral area as a seven seater is under-represented; as is
Killarney, while Killorglin and Listowel are over-represented. Consequently, some
reorganisation is necessary to rebalance representation.
Analysis
County Kerry is contained within the Dáil Constituencies of Kerry North and Kerry
South. The proposed Dáil constituency boundary is noteworthy in two respects.
Firstly, it follows the existing division between the Dingle and Tralee local electoral
areas. Secondly, it envisages that the electoral divisions of Castleisland, Cordal and
Kilfelim will transfer from Kerry North to Kerry South. Full alignment with the
proposed Dáil constituency boundary can also facilitate the rebalancing of
representation in the Tralee electoral area.
A reduction of one seat achieves the necessary balance of representation in Listowel
without any further reorganisation being necessary. As the population of the Killarney
electoral area is close to that required to support seven seats, the Committee
considers it appropriate to allocate an additional seat to Killarney.
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The Committee reviewed the three seat Dingle electoral area in line with the terms of
reference. A range of options extending the Dingle electoral area as a four seater
was considered. Extending eastwards to take in electoral divisions from Tralee and
Killarney would create a disproportionately large electoral area spanning the County
from east to west. In addition, any option considered would involve undue
encroachment on one of the neighbouring electoral areas of Tralee, Killarney or
Killorglin, which are each individually based around their own strong communities
and natural hinterlands. The Committee, mindful of the desirability of preserving
natural communities, considered that extending the Dingle electoral area would not
be in the representational interests of its unique and significant Gaeltacht
Community. Overall, the Committee is satisfied that very exceptional circumstances
exist for the retention of the Dingle electoral area as a three seater. The Committee
also noted that several submissions supported retaining the Dingle electoral area as
a three seater.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Kerry, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Glanlee, Glanlough, Kilbonane, Kilgarvan and Lahard (total population 2,104)
from the Killarney to the Killorglin electoral area;
1.2. Castleisland, Cordal and Kilfelim (total population 3,801) from the Tralee to
the Killarney electoral area;
1.3. Dromin (population 654) from the Killorglin to the Dingle electoral area.
2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Dingle 3-seats; Killarney 7-seats; Killorglin 5-seats; Listowel 5-seats; and
Tralee 7-seats.
Killorglin
Listowel
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Killarney
Tralee
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CountyKerry
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The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Kerry 139,835 27 5,179
Dingle 15,131 3 5,044 -2.61
Killarney 36,047 7 5,150 -0.56
Killorglin 24,311 5 4,862 -6.12
Listowel 27,418 5 5,484 +5.89
Tralee 36,928 7 5,275 +1.85
The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area
Dingle
The electoral divisions of An Bhaile Dubh, An Clochán, An Daingean, An Mhin Aird,
An Sráidbhaile, Ballinvoher, Ballynacourty, Baurtregaum, Boolteens, Castlegregory,
Dromin, Ceann Trá, Cé Bhréanainn, Cill Chuáin, Cill Maoilchéadair, Cinn Aird,
Deelis, Dún Chaoin, Dún Urlann, Inch, Kilgarrylander, Kilgobban, Kiltallagh,
Kilnanare, Knockglass, Lack, Márthain, Milltown, Na Gleannta.
Killarney
The town of Killarney and the electoral divisions of Aghadoe, Aglish, Ballyhar,
Brewsterfield, Carker, Castleisland, Clydagh, Coolies, Coom, Cordal, Currans,
Derreen, Doocarrig, Flesk, Headfort, Kilcummin, Killarney Rural, Killeentierna,
Kilfelim, Knocknahoe, Millbrook, Molahiffe, Muckross, Rathmore, Rockfield,
Scartaglin.
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Killorglin
The electoral divisions of An Baile Breac, An tImleach, Ardea, Baile an Sceilg,
Banawn, Caher, Cappagh, Caragh, Castlecove, Castlequin, Cathair Dhónall,
Ceannáigh, Churchtown, Cloon, Curraghbeg, Curraghmore, Dawros, Dromore,
Doire Fhiónaín, Doire Ianna, Dunloe, Glanbehy, Glanlee, Glanlough, Glanmore,
Greenane, Kenmare, Kilbonane, Kilgarvan, Kilgobnet, Killinane, Killorglin, Lahard,
Lickeen, Loughbrin, Loch Luíoch, Maistir Gaoithe, Maum, Na Beathacha, Portmagee,
Reen, Sneem, Tahilla, Tobhroinn Fhiónaín, Trann Iarthach, Valencia.
Listowel
The town of Listowel and the electoral divisions of An Baile Dubh, Ardagh, Astee,
Ballincloher, Ballyconry, Ballyegan (in the former Rural District of Listowel),
Ballyheige, Ballyhorgan, Ballynorig, Banna, Beal, Carrig, Causeway, Cloontubbrid,
Drommartin, Duagh, Ennismore, Gullane, Gunsborough, Kerryhead, Kilfeighny,
Killahan, Killehenny, Killury, Kilmeany, Kiltomy, Leitrim, Lislaughtin, Lisselton,
Listowel Rural, Lixnaw, Moynsha, Newtownsandes, Rathea, Shronowen, Tarbert,
Tarmon, Trienearagh, Tubrid, Urlee.
Tralee
The town of Tralee and the electoral divisions of Abbeydorney, Arabela, Ardfert,
Ballyegan (in the former Rural District of Tralee), Ballynahaglish, Ballyseedy,
Blennerville, Brosna, Clogherbrien, Crinny, Doon, Gneeves, Kilflyn, Kilmurry,
Kilshenane, Knocknagashel, Lackabaun, Mount Eagle, Nohaval, O'Brennan, Ratass,
Tralee Rural.
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County Kildare
Population and Membership
The population of County Kildare grew by 38% between 1996 and 2006 – more than
double the national average population growth of 16.9%. Naas electoral area’s
population grew by 57% and Clane’s by 49.9%. Leixlip, the electoral area with the
lowest population growth rate of 14.8%, still almost matched the national average.
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
Per Member
% Variance
from Council
Average
County Kildare 186,335 25 7,453
Athy 20,111 3 6,704 -10.05
Celbridge 21,349 3 7,116 -4.52
Clane 32,052 4 8,013 +7.51
Kildare 44,965 6 7,494 +0.55
Leixlip 26,214 4 6,554 -12.06
Naas 41,644 5 8,329 +11.75
The deviations from the county average range from –12.06% in Leixlip to +11.75% in
Naas. Athy and Leixlip are both over-represented and Naas is under-represented;
consequently, some reorganisation is necessary to rebalance representation levels.
Analysis
The over-representation in Leixlip could be resolved by amalgamating it with the
Celbridge electoral area which, as a three seater, must be reviewed in line with the
terms of reference. The Committee is satisfied that no very exceptional
circumstances require the preservation of Celbridge as a three seat electoral area.
The combined area has a population sufficient to support six members and would not
be disproportionately large in geographic terms.
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The Athy electoral area, also a three seater, must be similarly reviewed. Again, the
Committee does not consider there to be any very exceptional circumstance
requiring the preservation of this electoral area as a three seater. Already
considerably over-represented, a substantial transfer of electoral divisions from the
neighbouring Kildare and Naas electoral areas is required in order to support a fourth
seat here. The transfer of a number of electoral divisions from Clane electoral area
to Kildare would enhance alignment with the Dáil constituency boundary and allow
scope for transferring the southernmost electoral divisions of Kildare to Athy.
Similarly the transfer of three electoral divisions from Naas to Athy gives Athy the
remainder of the additional population it requires while reducing the level of under-
representation in Naas. The revised Athy electoral area would be comparable in
geographic size to the Clane electoral area (also having four seats) and would not be
disproportionately large.
County Kildare includes two Dáil Constituencies – Kildare North and South. A
considerable lack of alignment exists between the proposed Dáil constituency
boundary (which only varies slightly from the existing boundary) and the electoral
areas it passes through. Approximately one third of the Naas electoral area in
geographic terms falls within Kildare North Dáil constituency while the remainder falls
within Kildare South. Likewise, the current Clane electoral area falls mainly within
the Kildare North Dáil constituency although three of its electoral divisions
(Lullymore, Kilmeague North and Kilmeague South) are within Kildare South. The
recommendations below offer a degree of alignment with the proposed Dáil
constituency boundary and significantly improve on the level of alignment that
obtained previously. The Committee considers that further alignment in County
Kildare at this stage would not be in the interests of effective and convenient local
government.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Kildare, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Ballybrackan, Harristown, Nurney, and Kilcullen (Part) – total population
2,063 - to transfer from the Kildare to the Athy electoral area;
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1.2. Ballymore Eustace, Gilltown and Kilcullen (Part) – total population 5,123 - to
transfer from the Naas to the Athy electoral area;
1.3. Oughtherard (Part) – population 615 - to transfer from the Celbridge to the
Naas electoral area;
1.4. Kilmeague North, Kilmeague South and Lullymore (total population 3,630) to
transfer from the Clane to the Kildare electoral area.
2. The creation of a new electoral area as follows:
2.1. A new electoral area of Celbridge to be created by amalgamating the existing
electoral areas of Celbridge and Leixlip with the exception of part of the
Ougtherard electoral division which transfers from Celbridge to Naas as at
1.3 above.
3. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
3.1. Athy 4 -seats; Celbridge 6-seats; Clane 4-seats; Kildare 6-seats; and Naas
5-seats.
The table below shows the effect of these changes:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
Per Member
% Variance
from Council
Average
Totals 186,335 25 7,453
Athy 27,297 4 6,824 -8.44
Celbridge 46,948 6 7,825 +4.99
Clane 28,422 4 7,106 -4.66
Kildare 46,532 6 7,755 +4.05
Naas 37,136 5 7,427 -0.35
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Clane
Kildare Naas
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KILDARE
GRANEY
GILLTOWN
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CLANE
CLONCURRY
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LACKAGH
CARRIGEEN
STRAFFAN
KILKEA
NAASRURAL
CARNALWAY
MOONE
DONORE
KILRAINY
TIMAHOENORTH
KILTEEL
RATHMORE
DONADEA
KILRUSH
DREHID
BERT
BURTOWN
DUNFIERTH
BODENSTOWN
NEWTOWN
KILCOCK
LULLYMORE
KILPATRICK
LADYTOWN
MONASTEREVIN
CARRICK
KILBERRY
BALLYSHANNON
KILCULLEN
BELAN
HARRISTOWN
NURNEY
CELBRIDGE
SKERRIES
DOWNINGS
FONTSTOWN
RATHERNAN
DUNMURRY
CADAMSTOWN
DONAGHCUMPER
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NAAS URBAN
OLDCONNELL
CHURCHTOWN
CARRAGH
KILDANGAN
BALLYSAXEAST
KILMEAGENORTH
CLONCURRY
KILLASHEE
CASTLEDERMOT
RATHANGAN
BALLITORE
OUGHTERARD
DUNMANOGE
BALLYNADRUMNY
GRANGEMELLON
NARRAGHMORE
TIMAHOESOUTH
KILLINTHOMAS
KILMEAGESOUTH
INCHAQUIRE
ROBERTSTOWN
QUINSBOROUGH
BALLYSAXWEST
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WINDMILLCROSS
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FEIGHCULLEN
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BALLYBRACKAN
BALLAGHMOON
JOHNSTOWN
POLLARDSTOWN
LEIXLIP
DROICHEADNUA TOWN
ATHYURBAN
County Kildare
Electoral Area
Electoral Division
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Athy
The town of Athy and the the electoral divisions of Athy Rural, Ballaghmoon,
Ballitore, Ballybrackan, Ballymore Eustace, Ballyshannon, Belan, Bert, Burtown,
Carrigeen, Castledermot, Churchtown, Dunmanoge, Fontstown, Gilltown, Graney,
Grangemellon, Harristown, Inchaquire, Johnstown, Kilberry, Kilcullen, Kilkea, Kilrush,
Moone, Narraghmore, Nurney, Skerries, Usk.
Celbridge
The town of Leixlip and the electoral divisions of Donaghcumper, Celbridge,
Maynooth, Straffan.
Clane
The electoral divisions of Ballynadrumny, Balraheen, Cadamstown, Carbury, Carrick,
Clane, Cloncurry (in the former Rural District of Celbridge), Donadea, Downings,
Drehid, Dunfierth, Kilcock, Kilpatrick, Kilrainy, Robertstown, Timahoe North, Timahoe
South, Windmill Cross and the townlands of Ballyhays, Baronrath, Blackhall,
Clownings, Daars North, Daars South, Keeloges Killeenmore, Ladycastle Lower,
Ladycastle Upper, Ladyhill, Littlerath, Prospect, Rathmore, Shortwood, Turnings,
Turnings Lower, Turnings Upper and Whitechurch in the electoral division of
Bodenstown.
Kildare
The electoral divisions of Ballysax East, Ballysax West, CIoncurry (in the former
Rural District of Edenderry), Droichead Nua (Newbridge) Urban, Dunmurry,
Feighcullen, Kildangan, Kildare, Killinthomas, Kilmeage North, Kilmeage South,
Lackagh, Lullymore, Monasterevin, Morristownbiller, Oldconnell, Pollardstown,
Quinsborough, Rathangan, Rathernan, Thomastown and that part of the electoral
division of Droichead Nua (Newbridge) Rural west of the M7.
Naas
The town of Naas and the electoral divisions of Carnalway, Carragh, Donore, Kill,
Killashee, Kilteel, Ladytown, Naas Rural, Newtown, Rathmore and the townlands of
Bodenstown, Castlesize, Sallins, Sherlockstown, Sherlockstown Common in the
electoral division of Bodenstown, and that part of the electoral division of Droichead
Nua (Newbridge) Rural east of the M7.
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County Kilkenny
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Kilkenny 87,558 26 3,368
Ballyragget 15,417 5 3,083 -8.46
Callan 11,096 3 3,699 +9.83
Kilkenny 26,501 7 3,786 +12.41
Piltown 19,184 6 3,197 -5.08
Thomastown 15,360 5 3,072 -8.79
The deviations from the county average range from –8.79% in Thomastown to
+12.41% in Kilkenny. Consequently, some reorganisation is necessary to rebalance
representation levels.
Analysis
As County Kilkenny is wholly contained in the Dáil constituency of Carlow-Kilkenny,
alignment with the Dáil constituency boundaries is already assured.
The Kilkenny electoral area already has the maximum permitted number of seats (7)
and its under-representation can only be resolved by transferring out some electoral
divisions.
The Callan electoral area is a 3 seater and must be reviewed in line with the terms of
reference. The Committee did not find that there were very exceptional
circumstances requiring the preservation of this electoral area as a 3 seater. As it is
currently significantly under-represented a relatively minor inward transfer of electoral
divisions provides sufficient population to support a fourth seat without resulting in an
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electoral area which would be disproportionately large. This transfer may
appropriately be sought from the Kilkenny electoral area in view of the excess
population now obtaining there. A reallocation of seats would arise following the
addition of a seat to the Callan electoral area; and Thomastown as the most over-
represented electoral area should be assigned one less seat to make it a 4 seater.
A number of other minor transfers of electoral divisions are also necessary in order to
achieve a reasonable level of balance in representation across the entire County.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the representation
levels within County Kilkenny, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Rathcoole and Tiscoffin (total population 783) from the Thomastown to the
Ballyragget electoral area;
1.2. Grange and Outrath (total population 1,546) from the Kilkenny to the Callan
electoral area;
1.3. Brownsford and The Rower (total population 876) from the Thomastown to
the Piltown electoral area;
1.4. The part (population 8) of the Tubbridbrittan electoral division contained in
the Callan electoral area from the Callan to the Ballyragget electoral area.
2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Ballyragget 5-seats; Callan 4-seats; Kilkenny 7-seats; Piltown 6-seats; and
Thomastown 4-seats.
Callan
Piltown
Ballyragget
Thomastown
Kilkenny
CLOGH
CLARA
GALMOY
KELLS
GOWRAN
CALLANRURAL
MOTHELL
INISTIOGE
SHANKILL
BALLEEN
ULLID
FAMMA
KILKENNYRURAL
DUNBELL
ODAGH
THE ROWER
TUBBRID
KILMAGANNY
ATTANAGH
KILLAHY
AGLISH
KILMACAR
GRANGE
TISCOFFIN
KILKIERAN
CASTLECOMER
RATHCOOLE
DUNKITT
MONEENROE
KILMANAGH
GLASHARE
PILLTOWN
ULLARD
FIDDOWN
KILKEASY
OUTRATH
FREAGHANA
BALLYRAGGET
MUCKALEE
FRESHFORD
ROSSINAN
LISDOWNEY
BALLYBEAGH
COOLAGHMORECOOLHILL
KILCOLUMB
POLLRONE
LISTERLIN
JOHNSTOWN
BAUNMORE
URLINGFORD
SHANBOGH
BALLYCALLAN
THOMASTOWN
FARNOGE
KILBRIDE
AGHAVILLER
COOLCRAHEEN
JERPOINTWEST
RATHPATRICK
POWERSTOWN
DUNMORE
BALLINCREA
STONYFORD
TULLAROAN
CLOMANTAGH
RATHEALY
TEMPLEORUM
DANESFORT
BALLINAMARA
WHITECHURCH
PAULSTOWN
KILLAMERY
KILBEACON
DUNNAMAGGAN
ENNISNAG
TUBBRIDBRITTAIN
BALLYCONRA
MUCKALEE
PORTNASCULLY
TULLAGHANBROGUEBENNETTSBRIDGE
KNOCKTOPHER
BURNCHURCH
CLOGHARINKA
BALLYVOOL
PLEBERSTOWN
CASTLEBANNY
BOOLYGLASS
KILMAKEVOGE
TULLAHOUGHT
JERPOINTCHURCH
SCOTSBOROUGH
KILTORCAN
TULLAHERIN
BRAMBLESTOWN
DYSARTMOONCASTLEGANNON
GORESBRIDGE
BROWNSFORD
BALLYHALE
KILCULLIHEEN
ROSBERCONRURAL
KILFANE
ST CANICE'S
GRAIGUENAMANAGH
RATHBEAGH
EARLSTOWN
MALLARDSTOWN
WOOLENGRANGE
MONEENROE
CALLAN URBAN
KILKENNYURBAN
County Kilkenny
Electoral Area
Electoral Division
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The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Kilkenny 87,558 26 3,368
Ballyragget 16,208 5 3,242 -3.74
Callan 12,634 4 3,159 -6.21
Kilkenny 24,955 7 3,565 +5.85
Piltown 20,060 6 3,343 -0.74
Thomastown 13,701 4 3,425 +1.69
The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Ballyragget
The electoral divisions of Attanagh, Balleen, Ballyconra, Ballyragget, Baunmore,
Castlecomer, Clogh, Clogharinka, Clomantagh, Coolcraheen, Freshford, Galmoy,
Glashare, Johnstown, Kilkieran, Kilmacar, Lisdowney, Moneenroe, Mothell,
Muckalee, Odagh, Rathbeagh, Rathcoole, Rathealy, Tiscoffin, Tubbridbrittain,
Urlingford.
Callan
The electoral divisions of Aghaviller, Ballinamara, Ballybeagh, Ballycallan,
Boolyglass, Burnchurch, Callan Rural, Callan Urban, Coolaghmore, Danesfort,
Dunamaggan, Earlstown, Ennisnag, Grange, Kells, Killamery, Kilmaganny,
Kilmanagh, Knocktopher, Mallardstown, Outrath, Scotsborough, Stonyford,
Tullaghanbrogue, Tullahought, Tullaroan.
Kilkenny
The borough of Kilkenny and the electoral divisions of Dunmore, Kilkenny Rural, St.
Canice.
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Piltown
The electoral divisions of Aglish, Ballincrea, Brownsford, Castlegannon, Dunkitt,
Dysartmoon, Farnoge, Fiddown, Jerpoint West, Kilbeacon, Kilbride, Kilcolumb,
Kilculliheen, Kilkeasy, Killahy, Kilmakevoge, Listerlin, Muckalee, Pilltown, Pollrone,
Portnascully, Rathpatrick, Rosbercon Rural, Rossinan, Shanbogh, Templeorum, The
Rower, Tubbrid, Ullid, Whitechurch.
Thomastown
The electoral divisions of Ballyhale, Ballyvool, Bennettsbridge, Bramblestown,
Castlebanny, Clara, Coolhill, Dunbell, Famma, Freaghana, Goresbridge, Gowran,
Graiguenamanagh, Inistioge, Jerpoint Church, Kilfane, Kiltorcan, Paulstown,
Pleberstown, Powerstown, Shankill, Thomastown, Tullaherin, Ullard, Woolengrange.
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County Laois
Population and Membership
Under the Local Government (Boundaries) (Town Elections) Regulations 1994 a
small part of the electoral division of Graigue Rural in County Laois was added to
Carlow for electoral purposes only. The total population involved is 718 persons and
the population figure for County Laois has been revised downwards to reflect this.
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Laois 66,341 25 2,654
Borris-in-Ossory 16,987 7 2,427 -8.55
Emo 11,315 4 2,829 +6.59
Luggacurren 10,121 4 2,530 -4.67
Mountmellick 9,046 4 2,262 -14.77
Portlaoise 18,872 6 3,145 +18.50
The deviations from the county average range from –14.77 in Mountmellick to
+18.50% in Portlaoise. The Portlaoise electoral area is under-represented and the
Mountmellick electoral area is over-represented; consequently, some reorganisation
is necessary to rebalance representation levels.
Analysis
As County Laois is wholly contained within the Dáil constituency of Laois-Offaly,
alignment with Dáil constituency boundaries is already assured.
The Committee is satisfied that the considerable population growth in Portlaoise
relative to all other electoral areas justifies the allocation of one additional seat.
Borris-in-Ossory, being over-represented and being the only other electoral area with
more than four seats, can appropriately be reduced to six seats.
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Mountmellick is over-represented as a four seater. A recommendation to reduce its
representation by one seat would be against the requirement in the terms of
reference that electoral areas should have not less than 4 members save in very
exceptional circumstances which the Committee is satisfied do not exist in this case.
Consequently, the transfer in of a number of electoral divisions from the neighbouring
electoral area of Borris-in-Ossory is recommended.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Laois, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Arderin, Brisha, Cardtown and Lacka (total population 905) from the Borris-
in-Ossory to the Mountmellick electoral area;
1.2. Timogue (population 343) from the Emo to the Luggacurren electoral area.
2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Borris-in-Ossory 6-seats; Emo 4-seats; Luggacurren 4-seats; Mountmellick
4-Seats; and Portlaoise 7-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Laois 66,341 25 2,654
Borris-in-Ossory 16,082 6 2,680 +1.00
Emo 10,972 4 2,743 +3.35
Luggacurren 10,464 4 2,616 -1.43
Mountmellick 9,951 4 2,488 -6.25
Portlaoise 18,872 7 2,696 +1.58
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CountyLaois
ElectoralArea
ElectoralDivision
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Borris-in-Ossory
The electoral divisions of Abbeyleix, Aghmacart, Ballinakill, Ballybrophy, Borris-in-
Ossory, Caher, Castletown, Clash, Clonin, Clonmore, Coolrain, Cuffsborough,
Cullahill, Donaghmore, Donore, Dunmore, Durrow, Errill, Grantstown, Kilcoke,
Kildellig, Killermogh, Kilnaseer, Kyle, Kyle South, Marymount, Moneenalassa,
Moneymore, Mountrath, Nealstown, Raheen, Rathdowney, Rathsaran, Trumra.
Emo
The electoral divisions of Ballybrittas, Ballycarroll, Curraclone, Emo, Jamestown,
Kilmullen, Kilmurry, Moyanna, Portarlington South, Sallyford, Stradbally, Vicarstown.
Luggacurren
The electoral divisions of Ardough, Arless, Ballickmoyler, Ballyadams, Ballylehane,
Ballylynan, Barrowhouse, Blandsfort, Doonane, Dysartgallen, Farnans, Fossy,
Graigue Rural (excluding the area transferred to County Carlow for electoral
purposes), Killabban, Luggacurren, Newtown, Rathaspick, Rossmore, Shrule,
Tankardstown, Timahoe, Timogue, Turra.
Mountmellick
The electoral divisions of Arderin, Ballyfin, Brisha, Capard, Cappalough, Cardtown,
Castlecuffe, Clonaslee, Dangans, Garrymore, Graigue, Lacka, Meelick, Mountmellick
Rural, Mountmellick Urban, O'More's Forest, Rearymore, Rosenallis, Tinnahinch.
PortIaoise
The electoral divisions of Ballyroan, Borris, Clondarrig, Clonkeen, Colt, Cullenagh,
Kilcolmanbane, Portlaoighise Rural, Portlaoighise Urban, Shaen.
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County Leitrim
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Leitrim 28,950 22 1,316
Ballinamore 6,731 6 1,122 -14.74
Carrick-on-Shannon 8,673 6 1,446 +9.88
Dromahaire 6,682 5 1,336 +1.52
Manorhamilton 6,864 5 1,373 +4.33
The deviations from the county average range from –14.74% in Ballinamore to
+9.88% in Carrick-on-Shannon. The Ballinamore electoral is over-represented.
Consequently, reorganisation is necessary to rebalance representation levels.
Analysis
In terms of population, Ballinamore electoral area is directly comparable to the five-
seat electoral areas of Dromahaire and Manorhamilton and its representation level
should therefore be reduced by one seat. The extent of the under-representation of
the Carrick-on-Shannon electoral area indicates that an allocation of an additional
seat would be appropriate here.
County Leitrim is contained within the Dáil constituencies of Roscommon-South
Leitrim and Sligo-North Leitrim. Full alignment with the proposed Dáil constituency
boundary is feasible.
Under the above arrangement, the electoral area of Manorhamilton is unaltered.
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Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within the County Leitrim, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Stralongford (population 67) from the Ballinamore to the Dromahaire
electoral area;
1.2. Gortnagullion (population 279) from the Dromahaire to the Carrick-on-
Shannon electoral area.
2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Ballinamore 5-seats; Carrick-on-Shannon 7-seats; Dromahaire 5-seats; and
Manorhamilton 5-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Leitrim 28,950 22 1,316
Ballinamore 6,664 5 1,333 +1.29
Carrick-on-Shannon 8,952 7 1,279 -2.81
Dromahaire 6,470 5 1,294 -1.67
Manorhamilton 6,864 5 1,373 +4.33
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County Leitrim
Electoral Area
Electoral Division
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Ballinamore
The electoral divisions of Aghavas, Ballinamore, Carrigallen East, Carrigallen West,
Castlefore, Cattan, Cloone, Cloverhill, Corrala, Corriga, Drumreilly North, Drumreilly
South, Fenagh, Garadice, Gortermone, Greaghglass, Keeldra, Killygar, Lisgillock,
Newtowngore, Oughteragh, Riverstown, Rowan.
Carrick-on-Shannon
The electoral divisions of Annaduff, Beihy, Breandrum, Bunnybeg, Carrick-on-
Shannon, Cashel, Drumard, Drumdoo, Drumod, Drumsna, Gortnagullion, Gowel,
Mohill, Rinn, Roosky.
Dromahair
The electoral divisions of Aghacashel, Arigna, Barnameenagh, Belhavel,
Drumahaire, Drumkeeran, Drumreilly East, Drumreilly West, Drumshanbo, Garvagh,
Keshcarrigan, Killanummery, Killarga, Kiltubbrid, Leitrim, Mahanagh, Moher,
Stralongford, St. Patrick's, Yugan.
Manorhamilton
The electoral divisions of Aghalateeve, Aghanlish, Aghavoghill, Ballaghameehan,
Cloonclare, Cloonlogher, Glenade, Glenaniff, Glenboy, Glencar, Glenfarn,
Gubacreeny, Kiltyclogher, Kinlough, Lurganboy, Manorhamilton, Melvin, Munakill,
Sramore, Tullaghan.
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County Limerick
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Limerick 124,265 28 4,438
Bruff 29,078 7 4,154 -6.47
Castleconnell 36,613 7 5,230 +17.85
Kilmallock 17,595 4 4,399 -0.89
Newcastle 21,255 5 4,251 -4.21
Rathkeale 19,724 5 3,945 -11.11
The Minister made an order effective from 1 March 2008 extending the boundary of
Limerick city to include the electoral division of Limerick North Rural (population
7,251), formerly in the electoral area of Bruff. The above figures take account of this
boundary adjustment.
The deviations from the county average range from –11.11% in Rathkeale to
+17.89% in Castleconnell. The Castleconnell electoral area has seven seats and is
significantly under-represented while Rathkeale electoral area is over-represented.
Consequently, some reorganisation is necessary to rebalance representation.
Analysis
The present population of the Rathkeale electoral area indicates an appropriate
representation of four rather than five seats. The Bruff and Castleconnell electoral
areas both have the maximum permitted number of seats (7). Some reorganisation is
therefore necessary in order to relieve pressure in this part of County Limerick and
this could include the transfer of a number of electoral divisions from the southern
parts of both Bruff and Castleconnell to the Kilmallock electoral area. The
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consequent increase in population in the Kilmallock electoral area would indicate that
representation of five seats would be appropriate here.
County Limerick is contained within the proposed Dáil Constituencies of Limerick and
Kerry North / Limerick West. The relevant portion of West Limerick has sufficient
population to support a three seat electoral area but the Committee concluded that
the introduction of a three seat electoral area in these circumstances would not be
consistent with the terms of reference. The area involved could not support four
seats. On this basis the Committee does not recommend alignment with proposed
North Kerry / Limerick West Dáil constituency boundary in the case of County
Limerick.
The above arrangements mean the Bruff electoral area no longer contains the
electoral division of Bruff and should accordingly be renamed. It is suggested that
the electoral area be renamed Adare.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Limerick, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Fedamore, Limerick South Rural and Roxborough (total population 4,117)
from the electoral area of Castleconnell to Bruff;
1.2. Ballynacarriga and Kildimo (total population 1,243) from the electoral area of
Rathkeale to Bruff;
1.3. Cahercorney and Kilteely (total population 1,155) from the electoral area of
Castleconnell to Kilmallock;
1.4. Abbeyville, Ballynabanoge, Bruff, Crean, Grange and Rathmore (total
population 3,068) from the electoral area of Bruff to Kilmallock;
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1.5. Ballynoe, Ballynoewest and Cloncagh (total population 1,020) from the
electoral area of Rathkeale to Newcastle.
2. The renaming of an electoral area:
2.1. The Bruff electoral area to be renamed Adare.
3. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
3.1. Adare 7-seats; Castleconnell 7-seats; Kilmallock 5-seats; Newcastle
5-seats; and Rathkeale 4-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Limerick 124,265 28 4,438
Adare 31,370 7 4,481 +1.00
Castleconnell 31,341 7 4,477 +0.97
Kilmallock 21,818 5 4,364 -1.67
Newcastle 22,275 5 4,455 +0.38
Rathkeale 17,461 4 4,365 -1.64
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CountyLimerick
ElectoralArea
ElectoralDivision
AreaNotIncludedWithin
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Adare
The electoral divisions of Adare North, Adare South, Ballycummin, Ballynacarriga,
Carrig, Clarina, Crecora, Croom, Dunnaman, Fedamore, Garrane, Kildimo,
Kilpeacon, Limerick South Rural, Patrickswell, Roxborough.
Castleconnell
The electoral divisions of Abington, Ballybricken, Ballysimon, Ballyvarra, Bilboa,
Caherconlish East, Caherconlish West, Caherelly, Cappamore, Castleconnell,
Clonkeen, Doon South, Doon West, Glenstal, Grean, Kilmurry, Oola, Templebredon.
Kilmallock
The electoral divisions of Abbeyville, Anglesborough, Ardpatrick, Athlacca,
Ballyagran, Ballylanders, Ballymacshaneboy, Ballynabanoge, Bruff, Bruree,
Bulgaden, Cahercorney, Castletown, Colmanswell, Coolrus, Crean, Cullane,
Darragh, Dromin, Duntryleague, Emlygrennan, Galbally, Glenbrohane, Grange,
Griston, Hospital, Kilbeheny, Kilfinnane, Kilflyn, Kilglass, Kilteely, Kilmallock,
Knockainy, Knocklong, Knocknascrow, Particles, Rathmore, Riversdale, Rockhill,
Tobernea, Uregare.
Newcastle
The electoral divisions of Abbeyfeale, Ardagh, Ballintober, Ballynoe, Ballynoe West,
Boola, Broadford, Caher, Cleanglass, Cloncagh, Danganbeg, Dromcolliher,
Dromtrasna, Feenagh, Garryduff, Glenagower, Glengort, Kilmeedy, Knockaderry,
Mahoonagh, Monagay, Mountcollins, Mountplummer, Newcastle Rural, Newcastle
Urban, Port, Rathronan, Rooskagh, Templeglentan.
Rathkeale
The electoral divisions of Askeaton East, Askeaton West, Aughinish, Ballingarry,
Ballyallinan, Ballygrennan, Castletown, Craggs, Croagh, Dromard, Dunmoylan East,
Dunmoylan West, Fleanmore, Glensharrold, Glin, Iveruss, Kilcornan, Kilfergus,
Kilfinny, Kilmoylan, Kilscannell, Lismakeery, Loghill, Mohernagh, Nantinan,
Pallaskenry, Rathkeale Rural, Rathkeale Urban, Riddlestown, Shanagolden, Shanid.
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County Longford
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Longford 34,391 21 1,638
Ballymahon 9,260 6 1,543 -5.80
Drumlish 4,208 3 1,403 -14.35
Granard 7,819 5 1,564 -4.52
Longford 13,104 7 1,872 +14.26
The deviations from the county average range from –14.35% in Drumlish to +14.26%
in Longford. The Longford electoral area is under-represented and the Drumlish
electoral area is over-represented; consequently, some reorganisation is necessary
to rebalance representation levels.
Analysis
As County Longford is wholly contained in the Dáil constituency of Longford-
Westmeath, alignment with the Dáil constituency boundaries is already assured.
In addition to being over-represented, the Drumlish electoral area currently has three
seats, which must be reviewed in line with the terms of reference. The Committee is
satisfied there are no very exceptional circumstances to justify retaining a three
seater in this case. It is proposed therefore to allocate Drumlish an additional seat
together with a number of electoral divisions to support it. In order to avoid undue
encroachment on Longford town and its environs the necessary reorganisation
should take place primarily between the Drumlish and Granard electoral areas.
Under the above arrangement, the Ballymahon electoral area remains unaltered.
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Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Longford, the Committee recommends the following: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Aghaboy, Gelshagh, Lislea and Sonnagh (total population 1,353) from the
Granard to the Drumlish electoral area;
1.2. Newtownforbes (population 892) from the Longford to the Drumlish electoral
area.
2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Ballymahon 6-seats; Drumlish 4-seats; Granard 4-seats; and Longford 7-
seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Longford 34,391 21 1,638
Ballymahon 9,260 6 1,543 -5.80
Drumlish 6,453 4 1,613 -1.53
Granard 6,466 4 1,617 -1.28
Longford 12,212 7 1,745 +6.53
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Longford
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SONNAGH
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County LongfordElectoral Area
Electoral Division
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Ballymahon
The electoral divisions of Agharra, Ardagh East, Ardagh West, Ballymahon, Cashel
East, Cashel West, Doory, Forgney, Foxhall, Kilcommock, Kilglass, Killashee,
Ledwithstown, Mountdavis, Moydow, Rathcline.
Drumlish
The electoral divisions of Aghaboy, Ballinamuck East, Ballinamuck West, Breanrisk,
Columbkille, Drumgort, Drumlish, Gelshagh, Killoe, Lislea, Moyne, Newtownforbes,
Sonnagh.
Granard
The electoral divisions of Abbeylara, Ballinalee, Ballymuigh, Bunlahy, Coolamber,
Creevy, Crosagstown, Currygrane, Dalystown, Drummeel, Firry, Granard Rural,
Granard Urban, Knockanbaun, Meathas Truim, Milltown, Moatfarrell, Mullanalaghta,
Newgrove.
Longford
The town of Longford and the electoral divisions of Caldragh, Cloondara, Cloonee,
Corboy, Longford Rural.
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County Louth
Population and Membership
The Local Government (Boundaries) (Town Elections) Regulations 1994, altered the
boundary of Drogheda town to include a small part of the electoral division of St.
Mary’s (located in the Slane electoral area of County Meath) for electoral purposes
only. This adjustment also applies for elections to Louth County Council. The total
population involved is 826 persons, which has been added to the tables below.
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Louth 112,093 26 4,311
Ardee 21,169 5 4,234 -1.79
Drogheda East 24,657 5 4,931 +14.38
Drogheda West 17,702 4 4,426 +2.67
Dundalk Carlingford 23,371 6 3,895 -9.65
Dundalk South 25,194 6 4,199 -2.60
The deviations from the county average range from –9.65% in Dundalk Carlingford to
+14.38% in Drogheda East. The Drogheda East electoral area is under-represented;
consequently, some reorganisation is necessary.
Analysis
As County Louth is wholly contained in the Dáil constituency of Louth, alignment with
the proposed Dáil constituency boundaries is already assured.
The main issue to be resolved is the representational imbalance in relation to
Drogheda East. The Committee notes the electoral areas of Ardee, Drogheda West
and Dundalk South are relatively balanced at present. Dundalk Carlingford electoral
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area is over-represented, although it remains within the parameters permitted under
the terms of reference. A reallocation of seats would be possible between electoral
areas with Dundalk Carlingford having five seats and Drogheda East having six
seats.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Louth, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Barronstown and Creggan Upper (total population 1,331) from the Dundalk
Carlingford to the Dundalk South electoral area.
2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Ardee 5-seats; Drogheda East 6-seats; Drogheda West 4-seats; Dundalk
Carlingford 5-seats; and Dundalk South 6-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Louth 112,093 26 4,311
Ardee 21,169 5 4,234 -1.79
Drogheda East 24,657 6 4,110 -4.66
Drogheda West 17,702 4 4,426 +2.67
Dundalk Carlingford 22,040 5 4,408 +2.25
Dundalk South 26,525 6 4,421 +2.55
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Drogheda East
Dundalk South
Drogheda West
County Louth
Electoral Area
Electoral Division
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Ardee
The electoral divisions of Ardee Rural, Ardee Urban, Castlebellingham, Clonkeen,
Collon, Darver, Dromin, Dromiskin, Drumcar, Dunleer, Killanny, Louth,
Mansfieldstown, Stabannan, Tallanstown.
Drogheda East
Those parts of the borough of Drogheda and the electoral divisions of Monasterboice
and St. Peters which lie north and east of the N1; and the electoral divisions of
Clogher, Dysart, Mullary and Termonfeckin.
Drogheda West
Those parts of the borough of Drogheda and the electoral divisions of Monasterboice
and St. Peter's which lie south and west of a line drawn as follows – commencing at
the intersection of the southern boundary of the borough by Dublin Road; then
proceeding in a north-easterly direction along the Dublin Road, James Street and
John's Street to the junction of John's Street with the approach road to the Boyne
Bridge; then proceeding in a north easterly direction along the said approach road,
Boyne Bridge and George's Street to the junction of George’s Street with North
Road; then proceeding in a north westerly direction along North Road to its
intersection by the northern boundary of the borough.
Dundalk Carlingford
That part of the town of Dundalk not included in the electoral area of Dundalk South;
and the electoral divisions of Ballymascanlan, Carlingford, Drummullagh, Dundalk
Rural, Faughart, Greenore, Jenkinstown, Rathcor, Ravensdale, and that part of the
electoral division of Castletown north of the R178 (Carrickmacross Road).
Dundalk South
That part of the town of Dundalk which lies south of a line drawn as follows –
commencing at the intersection of the western boundary of the town by
Carrickmacross Road and proceeding, in a north-easterly direction initially, along the
Carrickmacross Road, Carrickmacross Road Bridge and St. Dominick's Place to the
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junction of St. Dominick's Place with the roundabout at the Crescent; then
proceeding in a clockwise direction around and excluding the said roundabout to its
junction with Anne Street; then proceeding in a north-easterly direction along Anne
Street to its junction with Park Street; then proceeding in a north easterly direction
along Park Street to its junction with Francis Street; then proceeding in a north-
easterly direction along Francis Street and Roden Place to the junction of Roden
Place with Jocelyn Street; then proceeding in an easterly direction along Jocelyn
Street, Seatown Place and along the road connecting Seatown Place to Barrack
Street to reach the junction of said road with the Dundalk Inner Relief Road; then
proceeding in a north-westerly projection along the Dundalk Inner Relief Road to its
junction with the road at St. Helena; then proceeding along the imaginary north-
easterly projection of the said road at St. Helena to the eastern boundary of the town
in Dundalk Harbour, and the electoral divisions of Barronstown, Castlering, Creggan
Upper, Haggardstown and that part of the electoral division of Castletown south of
the R178 (Carrickmacross Road).
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County Mayo
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Mayo 123,839 31 3,995
Ballina 24,206 6 4,034 +0.98
Ballinrobe 11,846 3 3,949 -1.15
Belmullet 13,048 4 3,262 -18.35
Castlebar 27,029 6 4,505 +12.77
Claremorris 15,293 4 3,823 -4.31
Swinford 15,927 4 3,982 -0.33
Westport 16,490 4 4,123 +3.20
The deviations from the county average range from –18.35% in Belmullet to +12.77%
in Castlebar. Consequently, some reorganisation is necessary to rebalance
representation levels.
Analysis
As County Mayo is wholly contained within the Dáil constituency of Mayo, alignment
with the Dáil constituency boundaries is already assured.
The Ballinrobe electoral area currently has three seats and must be reviewed in line
with the terms of reference. The Committee did not consider that there were very
exceptional circumstances requiring the preservation of a three seater in this case.
Merging Ballinrobe with the Claremorris electoral area to make a six seat electoral
area would not result in an electoral area of disproportionately large geographical
size.
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Castlebar electoral area, which is under-represented, has sufficient population with
some minor transfer of electoral divisions to support the allocation of one additional
seat. The over-representation of the Belmullet electoral area can be rebalanced
through the transfer of electoral divisions from Ballina and Westport.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Mayo, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Ballycastle, Bunaveela, Kilfian West and Lackan North (total population
1,228) from the Ballina to the Belmullet electoral area;
1.2. Newport East (population 1,021) from the Westport to the Belmullet electoral
area;
1.3. Burriscarra, Portroyal and Roslee (total population 1,327) from the Ballinrobe
to the Castlebar electoral area;
1.4. Aghamore (population 620) from the Claremorris to the Swinford electoral
area.
2. The creation of a new electoral area as follows:
2.1. A new electoral area of Claremorris to be created by amalgamating the
existing electoral areas of Claremorris and Ballinrobe with the exception of
four electoral divisions as detailed at 1.3 and 1.4 above.
3. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
3.1. Ballina 6-seats; Belmullet 4-seats; Castlebar 7-seats; Claremorris 6-seats;
Swinford 4-seats; and Westport 4-seats.
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The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Mayo 123,839 31 3,995
Ballina 22,978 6 3,830 -4.13
Belmullet 15,297 4 3,824 -4.28
Castlebar 28,356 7 4,051 +1.40
Claremorris 25,192 6 4,199 +5.11
Swinford 16,547 4 4,137 +3.55
Westport 15,469 4 3,867 -3.20
The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Ballina
The town of Ballina and the electoral divisions of Ardagh, Ardnaree North, Ardnaree
South Rural, Attymass East, Attymass West, Ballina Rural, Ballysakeery,
Carrowmore, Crossmolina North, Crossmolina South, Deel, Derry, Fortland, Kilfian
East, Kilfian South, Kilgarvan, Killala, Lackan South, Mount Falcon, Rathoma,
Sallymount.
Belmullet
The electoral divisions of Acaill, An Corrán, An Geata Mór Theas, An Geata Mór
Thuaidh, An Monga, Ballycastle, Ballycroy North, Ballycroy South, Bangor, Barr
Rúscaí, Béal Deirg Mór, Belmullet, Bunaveela, Cnoc na Lobhar, Cnoc na Ráithe,
Dumha Éige, Galla Mhór, Gleann Chaisil, Gleann na Muaidhe, Glenco, Goolamore,
Kilfian West, Knocknalower, Lackan North, Moing na bó, Newport East, Newport
West, Sheskin, Slievemore, Srahmore.
Claremorris
Belmullet
Ballina
Castlebar
Westport
Swinford
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Castlebar
The town of Castlebar and the electoral divisions of Abhainn Bhrain, Addergoole, An
Cheapaigh Dhuibh, Balla, Baile an Chaladh, Baile Óbha, Ballinafad, Ballyhean,
Ballynagoraher, Bellavary, Breaghwy, Burren, Burriscarra, Castlebar Rural, Clogher
(in the former Rural District of Castlebar), Cloonkeen, Croaghmoyle, Islandeady,
Killavally, Letterbrick, Manulla, Owenbrin, Partraí, Pontoon, Roslee, Strade,
Tamhnaigh na Graí, Turlough.
Claremorris
The electoral divisions of Ballindine, Ballinrobe, Ballyhaunis, Ballyhowly, Bekan,
Caraun, Claremorris, Cloghermore, Cong, Coonard, Coolnaha, Course, Crossboyne,
Culnacleha, Dalgan, Garrymore, Hollymount, Houndswood, Kilcolman, Kilcommon,
Kilmaine, Kilvine, Knock North, Knock South, Loughanboy, Mayo, Murneen, Neale,
Newbrook, Shrule, Tagheen.
Swinford
The electoral divisions of Aghamore, Ballinamore, Bohola, Brackloon, Callow,
Cloonmore, Cuildoo, Doocastle, Kilbeagh, Kilkelly, Killedan, Kilmovee, Kiltamagh,
Meelick, Sonnagh, Sraheen, Swineford, Toocananagh, Toomore, Tumgesh, Urlaur.
Westport
The town of Westport and the electoral divisions of Aghagower North, Aghagower
South, Aillemore, Bundorragha, Clare Island, Clogher (in the former Rural District of
Westport), Croaghpatrick, Derryloughan, Drummin, Emlagh, Erriff, Glenhest,
Kilgeever, Kilmaclasser, Kilmeena, Kilsallagh, Knappagh, Louisburgh,
Owennadornaun, Slievemahanagh, Westport Rural.
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County Meath
Population and Membership
The Local Government (Boundaries) (Town Elections) Regulations 1994, altered the
boundary of Drogheda Borough to include a small part of the electoral division of St.
Mary’s (located in the Slane electoral area of County Meath) for electoral purposes
only. The total population of this area is 826 persons, which has been discounted
from the tables that follow.
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Meath 162,005 29 5,586
Dunshaughlin 38,432 6 6,405 +14.66
Kells 26,988 6 4,498 -19.47
Navan 38,891 7 5,556 -0.54
Slane 32,126 5 6,425 +15.02
Trim 25,568 5 5,114 -8.45
The deviations from the county average range from –19.47% in Kells to +15.02% in
Slane. Some reorganisation is necessary to rebalance the representation levels in
the electoral areas of Dunshaughlin and Slane (both under-represented) and Kells
(over-represented).
Analysis
The level of under-representation in the Dunshaughlin and Slane electoral areas, is
sufficient to justify the allocation of one additional seat each. In contrast, the
population in the Kells and Trim electoral areas is no longer sufficient to justify
representation of 6 and 5 members respectively.
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County Meath is mainly contained in the Dáil Constituencies of Meath East and
Meath West. Two electoral divisions fall within the Louth Dáil constituency. A
degree of alignment exists between the Dáil constituency boundary and the
Dunshaughlin / Trim electoral areas, and this should be preserved. Beyond this, the
Committee concludes that full alignment of local electoral areas with the Dáil
constituency boundary would involve too much discontinuity with existing
arrangements and would not be in the interests of effective and convenient local
government.
County Meath contains three electoral divisions of Clonmacduff, Donaghpatrick and
Kilbride that were divided under earlier revisions of electoral areas. As achieving
representational balance does not now require these electoral divisions to be split,
the Committee considers it appropriate that they be reunified.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Meath, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Gallow and Kilmessan (total population 2,026) from the Trim to the
Dunshaughlin electoral area;
1.2. That part (population 172) of Kilbride contained in the Trim electoral area
from the Trim to the Kells electoral area;
1.3. That part (population 608) of Donaghpatrick contained in the Kells electoral
area from the Kells to the Navan electoral area;
1.4. That part (population 20) of Clonmacduff contained in the Trim electoral area
from the Trim to the Navan electoral area.
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ElectoralArea
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2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Dunshaughlin 7-seats; Kells 5-seats; Navan 7-seats; Slane 6-seats; and
Trim 4-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Meath 162,005 29 5,586
Dunshaughlin 40,458 7 5,780 +3.47
Kells 26,552 5 5,310 -4.94
Navan 39,519 7 5,646 +1.07
Slane 32,126 6 5,354 -4.15
Trim 23,350 4 5,838 +4.51
The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Dunshaughlin
The electoral divisions of Culmullin, Donaghmore, Dunboyne, Dunshaughlin, Gallow,
Kilbrew, Killeen, Kilmessan, Kilmore, Ratoath, Rodanstown.
Kells
The town of Kells and the electoral divisions of An Ráth Mhór, Ardagh, Baile Átha
Buí, Ballinlough, Balrathboyne, Boherboy, Burry, Carrickleck, Castlekeeran,
Ceannanus Mor (Kells) Rural, Cill Bhríde, Crossakeel, Crosskeys, Cruicetown,
Drumcondra, Girley, Grennanstown, Kilbride, Killallon, Killeagh, Kilmainham,
Kilskeer, Knocklough, Loughan, Maperath, Martry, Moybolgue, Moylagh, Moynalty,
Newcastle, Newtown, Nobber, Oldcastle, Posseckstown, Rathmore, Staholmog,
Stonefield, Tailtin, Trohanny.
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Navan
The town of Navan and the electoral divisions of Ardbraccan, Ardmulchan, Bective,
Castletown, Clonmacduff, Domhnach Phádraig, Kentstown, Navan Rural, Rathfeigh,
Rathkenny, Skreen, Tara.
Slane
The electoral divisions of Ardcath, Duleek, Grangegeeth, Julianstown, Killary,
Mellifont, Painestown, Slane, St. Mary's (excluding the area transferred to County
Louth for electoral purposes), Stackallan, Stamullin.
Trim
The town of Trim and the electoral divisions of Ardnamullan, Ballyboggan,
Ballyconnell, Castlejordan, Castlerickard, Cloghbrack, Galtrim, Hill of Down, Innfield,
Kilcooly, Kildalkey, Killaconnigan, Killyon, Laracor, Rahinstown, Rathmolyon,
Summerhill, Trim Rural.
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County Monaghan
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Monaghan 55,997 20 2,800
Carrickmacross 14,777 5 2,955 +5.54
Castleblayney 12,336 5 2,467 -11.89
Clones 10,491 4 2,623 -6.32
Monaghan 18,393 6 3,066 +9.50
The deviations from the county average range from –11.89% in Castleblayney to
+9.50% in Monaghan. Consequently, some reorganisation is necessary to rebalance
representation levels.
Analysis
As County Monaghan is wholly contained within the Dáil constituency of Cavan-
Monaghan, alignment with the Dáil constituency boundaries is already assured.
Major reorganisation of electoral areas does not appear to be indicated for County
Monaghan
Castleblayney is over-represented, and in population terms is closer to supporting
four seats than five. The Monaghan electoral area has appropriate population for
seven seats.
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Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Monaghan, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Anny, Cormeen and Creeve (total population 1,368) from the Castleblayney
to the Clones electoral area;
1.2. Broomfield (population 718) from the Carrickmacross to the Castleblayney
electoral area;
1.3. Scotstown (population 1,083) from the Clones to the Monaghan electoral
area.
2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Carrickmacross 5-seats; Castleblayney 4-seats; Clones 4-seats; and
Monaghan 7-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Monaghan 55,997 20 2,800
Carrickmacross 14,059 5 2,812 +0.43
Castleblayney 11,686 4 2,922 +4.36
Clones 10,776 4 2,694 -3.76
Monaghan 19,476 7 2,782 -0.64
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County MonaghanElectoral Area
Electoral Division
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Carrickmacross
The town of Carrickmacross and the electoral divisions of Ballymackney, Bellatrain,
Bocks, Carrickmacross Rural, Corracharra, Crossalare, Donaghmoyne, Drumboory,
Drumcarrow, Drumgurra, Enagh (in the former Rural District of Carrickmacross),
Inishkeen, Kilmurry, Kiltybegs, Laragh, Loughfea, Raferagh.
Castleblayney
The town of Castleblayney and the electoral divisions of Annayalla, Ballybay Rural,
Ballybay Urban, Broomfield, Carrickaslane, Carrickatee, Castleblayney Rural, Church
Hill, Clontibret, Cremartin, Greagh, Mullyash, Tullycorbet.
Clones
The town of Clones and the electoral divisions of Aghabog, Anny, Caddagh, Clones,
Clones Rural, Cormeen, Creeve, Currin, Dawsongrove, Drum, Drumhillagh,
Drummully, Drumsnat, Killeevan, Killynenagh, Kilmore, Lisnaveane, Newbliss, St.
Tierney.
Monaghan
The town of Monaghan and the electoral divisions of Anketell Grove, Bellanode,
Bragan, Castleshane, Derrygorry, Emyvale, Enagh (in the former Rural District of
Monaghan), Figullar, Glaslough, Killylough, Monaghan Rural, Rackwallace,
Scotstown, Shanmullagh, Sheskin, Tedavnet, Tehallan.
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County Offaly
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Offaly 70,868 21 3,375
Birr 15,072 5 3,014 -10.70
Edenderry 18,214 5 3,643 +7.95
Ferbane 11,210 4 2,803 -16.95
Tullamore 26,372 7 3,767 +11.61
The deviations from the county average range from –16.95% in Ferbane to +11.61%
in Tullamore; consequently, some reorganisation is necessary to rebalance
representation levels.
Analysis
County Offaly is mostly contained in the Laois-Offaly Dáil constituency; except for ten
electoral divisions in the Birr electoral area, which are to be contained within the
Tipperary North Dáil constituency. The population involved (4,276) is too small to
support an electoral area. Therefore no further alignment with the proposed Dáil
constituency boundaries is possible.
The Tullamore electoral area already has the maximum permitted seven seats and is
under-represented indicating the neccessity of reducing its population and size. The
present combined populations of the Tullamore and Edenderry electoral areas would
justify a total of 13 seats. On the other hand, the combined populations of Birr and
Ferbane would justify only 8 seats. Ferbane electoral area is over-representated and
requires an addition of population to remain as a four seater.
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Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Offaly, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Banagher (population 1,950) from the Birr to the Ferbane electoral area;
1.2. Killoughy (population 628) from the Tullamore to the Ferbane electoral area;
1.3. Geashill (population 1,449) from the Tullamore to the Edenderry electoral
area.
2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Birr 4-seats; Edenderry 6-seats; Ferbane 4-seats; and Tullamore 7-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Offaly 70,868 21 3,375
Birr 13,122 4 3,281 -2.79
Edenderry 19,663 6 3,277 -2.90
Ferbane 13,788 4 3,447 +2.13
Tullamore 24,295 7 3,471 +2.84
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ElectoralArea
ElectoralDivision
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Birr:
The town of Birr and the electoral divisions of Aghancon, Ballincor, Barna, Birr Rural,
Cangort, Cullenwaine, Dromoyle, Dunkerrin, Eglish, Ettagh, Gorteen (in the former
Rural District of Roscrea No.2), Kilcolman, Killyon, Kinnitty, Knockbarron, Letter,
Lusmagh, Mounterin, Mountheaton, Roscomroe, Seirkieran, Shinrone, Templeharry,
Tulla.
Edenderry
The electoral divisions of Ballaghassaan, Ballyburly, Ballymacwilliam, Ballyshear,
Bracknagh, Clonbulloge, Clonmore, Clonygowan, Croghan, Daingean, Edenderry
Rural, Edenderry Urban, Esker, Geashill, Hammerlane, Kilclonfert, Knockdrin,
Monasteroris, Mountbriscoe, O'Dempsey, Portarlington North, Raheenakeeran,
Rathfeston.
Ferbane
The electoral divisions of Ballycumber, Banagher, Broughal, Cloghan, Clonmacnoise,
Derrinboy, Derryad, Doon, Drumcullen, Ferbane, Gallen, Hinds, Huntston, Kilcormac,
Killoughy, Lea, Lumcloon, Moyclare, Shannonbridge, Shannonharbour, Srah, Bawn,
Derrycooley, Killooly, Rahan.
Tullamore
The town of Tullamore and the electoral divisions of Ballycommon, Cappancur,
Clara, Durrow, Gorteen (in the former Rural District of Tullamore), Kilcumreragh,
Killeigh, Rathrobin, Screggan, Silverbrook, Tinamuck, Tinnycross, Tullamore Rural.
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County Roscommon
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Roscommon 58,768 26 2,260
Athlone 13,055 5 2,611 +15.53
Ballaghaderreen 8,287 4 2,072 -8.32
Boyle 9,619 5 1,924 -14.87
Castlerea 6,621 3 2,207 -2.35
Roscommon 12,504 5 2,501 +10.66
Strokestown 8,682 4 2,171 -3.94
The deviations from the county average range from –14.87% in Boyle to +15.53% in
Athlone. The Athlone and Roscommon electoral areas are significantly under-
represented and the Boyle electoral area is significantly over-represented;
consequently, some reorganisation is necessary to rebalance representation levels.
Analysis
As County Roscommon is wholly contained in the Dáil constituency of Roscommon-
South Leitrim, alignment with the proposed Dáil constituency boundary is already
assured.
The Castlerea electoral area currently has three seats and accordingly must be
reviewed in line with the terms of reference. Having considered the matter in detail
the Committee is satisfied that no very exceptional circumstances exist that would
require the preservation of Castlerea as a three seater. An appropriate option could
be to merge the Castlerea and Ballaghaderreen electoral areas to give a seven seat
electoral area which could be known as Castlerea.
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The population of the Athlone electoral area is sufficient to support 6 seats and that
of the Boyle sufficient to support four seats. Roscommon electoral areas under-
representation could be rebalanced through fairly minor transfers of electoral
divisions.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Roscommon, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Carnagh (population 693) from the Roscommon to the Athlone electoral
area;
1.2. Lisgarve (population 152) from the Boyle to the Strokestown electoral area;
1.3. Cloonygormican (population 413) from the Roscommon to the Castlerea
electoral area.
2. The creation of a new electoral area as follows:
2.1. A new electoral area of Castlerea to be created by amalgamating the existing
electoral areas of Castlerea and Ballaghaderreen, together with the electoral
division of Cloonygormican (see 1.3 above).
3. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
3.1. Athlone 6-seats; Castlerea 7-seats; Boyle 4-seats; Roscommon 5-seats; and
Strokestown 4-seats.
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The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Roscommon 58,768 26 2,260
Athlone 13,748 6 2,291 +1.37
Castlerea 15,321 7 2,188 -3.14
Boyle 9,467 4 2,366 +4.73
Roscommon 11,398 5 2,279 +0.88
Strokestown 8,834 4 2,208 -2.26
The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Athlone
The electoral divisions of Athlone West Rural, Ballydangan, Ballynamona, Caltragh,
Carnagh, Carrowreagh, Castlesampson, Cloonburren, Cloonown, Crannagh, Creagh,
Culliagh, Drumlosh, Dysart, Kilcar, Kiltoom, Moore, Rockhill, Taghboy,
Taghmaconnell, Thomastown, Turrock.
Ballaghaderreen
The electoral divisions of Artagh North, Artagh South, Ballaghaderreen, Ballinlough,
Ballintober, Baslick, Bellanagare, Buckill, Carrowduff, Castlereagh, Castleplunket,
Castleteheen, Cloonfower, Cloonygormican, Coolougher, Edmondstown, Fairymount,
Frenchpark, Kiltullagh, Loughglinn.
Boyle
The electoral divisions of Aghafin, Altagowlan, Aughrim East, Aughrim West,
Ballyfarnan, Ballyfermoyle, Boyle Rural, Boyle Urban, Breedoge, Cloonteen, Creeve
(in the former Rural District of Boyle No 1), Croghan, Crossna, Danesfort, Estersnow,
Keadew, Kilbryan, Kilcolagh, Killukin (in the former Rural District of Boyle No 1),
Killummod, Kilmacumsy, Kilmore, Lough Allen, Mantua, Oakport, Rockingham,
Rushfield, Tivannagh, Tumna North, Tumna South.
Boyle
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Roscommon
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Electoral Area
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Roscommon
The electoral divisions of Athleague East, Athleague West, Cams, Drumdaff,
Dunamon, Fuerty, Kilteevan, Lackan, Lecarrow, Lismaha, Mote, Roscommon Rural,
Roscommon Urban, Rosmoylan, Scregg.
Strokestown
The electoral divisions of Annaghmore, Ballygarden, Bumlin, Cloonfinlough,
Cloontuskert, Cloonyquin, Creeve (in the former Rural District of Roscommon),
Cregga, Elia, Elphin, Kilbride North, Kilbride South, Kilgefin, Kilglass North, Kilglass
South, Killavackan, Killukin (in the former Rural District of Roscommon), Lisgarve,
Lissonuffy, Ogulla, Roosky, Rossmore, Strokestown, Termonbarry, Tulsk.
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County Sligo
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Sligo 60,894 25 2,436
Ballymote 12,369 5 2,474 +1.56
Dromore 6,837 3 2,279 -6.44
Sligo Drumcliff 14,549 6 2,425 -0.45
Sligo Strandhill 18,186 7 2,598 +6.65
Tobercurry 8,953 4 2,238 -8.13
In each electoral area the deviation from the county average representation level is
within the range of + or -10% set down in the terms of reference.
Analysis
As County Sligo is wholly contained within the Dáil constituency of Sligo-North
Leitrim, alignment with the Dáil constituency boundaries is already assured.
The Dromore electoral area has three seats and must be reviewed in line with the
terms of reference. However, merging Dromore with either Tobercorry or Ballymote
would result in a disproportionately large electoral area. The Committee is satisfied
that such very exceptional circumstances can be avoided by transferring electoral
divisions from both Tobercurry and Ballymote into Dromore to give it sufficient
population to support four seats. In this scenario, the reduction in the population of
the Ballymote electoral area would indicate a reduction of one seat. Some additional
transfer of electoral divisions between Tobercurry and Ballymote would also be
necessary in order to rebalance representation levels in these areas.
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Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Sligo, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Annagh, Branchfield, Carrownaskeagh, Cartron, Coolaney and Temple (total
population 1,283) from the Tobercurry to the Dromore electoral area;
1.2. Coolavin, Drumrat, Killaraght and Toomour (total population 1,518) from the
Ballymote to the Tobercurry electoral area;
1.3. Ballysadare East and Ballysadare West (total population 1,556) from the
Ballymote to the Dromore electoral area;
1.4. That part (population 371) of Calry contained in the Sligo Strandhill electoral
area from the Sligo Strandhill to the Sligo Drumcliff electoral area.
2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Ballymote 4-seats; Dromore 4-seats; Sligo Drumcliff 6-seats; Sligo Strandhill
7-seats; and Tobercurry 4-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Sligo 60,894 25 2,436
Ballymote 9,295 4 2,324 -4.60
Dromore 9,676 4 2,419 -0.68
Sligo Drumcliff 14,920 6 2,487 +2.09
Sligo Strandhill 17,815 7 2,545 +4.47
Tobercurry 9,188 4 2,297 -5.71
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Ballymote
The electoral divisions of Aghanagh, Ballintogher East, Ballintogher West, Ballymote,
Ballynakill, Ballynashee, Bricklieve, Carrickbanagher, Collooney, Drumcolumb,
Drumfin, Killadoon, Killaraght, Kilmactranny, Lakeview, Lisconny, Riverstown,
Shancough, Templevanny.
Dromore
The electoral divisions of Annagh, Aughis, Ballysadare East, Ballysadare West,
Branchfield, Buncrowley, Carrownasheagh, Cartron, Castleconor East, Castleconor
West, Coolaney, Dromard East, Dromard West, Dromore, Easky East, Easky West,
Kilglass, Mullagheruse, Rathmacurkey, Skreen, Temple, Templeboy North,
Templeboy South, Toberpatrick East, Toberpatrick West.
Sligo Drumcliff
The electoral divisions of Calry, Carney, Cliffony North, Cliffony South, Drumcliff
East, Drumcliff West, Glencar, Lissadill East, Lissadill North, Lissadill West,
Rossinver East, Rossinver West, Sligo North.
Sligo Strandhill
The electoral divisions of Kilmacowen, Knockaree, Sligo East, Sligo West.
Tobercurry
The electoral divisions of Achonry East, Achonry West, Aclare, Banada,
Breencorragh, Cloonacool, Cloonoghill, Coolavin, Cuilmore, Drumrat, Glendarragh,
Kilfree, Kilmacteige, Kilshalvy, Kilturra, Leitrim, Loughil, Owenmore, Streamstown,
Tobercurry, Toomour.
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County Tipperary North
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Tipperary North 66,023 21 3,144
Borrisokane 8,189 3 2,730 -13.17
Nenagh 25,796 7 3,685 +17.21
Templemore 14,652 5 2,930 -6.81
Thurles 17,386 6 2,898 -7.82
The deviations from the county average range from –13.17% in Borrisokane to
+17.21% in Nenagh. Consequently, some reorganisation is necessary in order to
rebalance representation.
Analysis
As the county of North Tipperary is wholly contained in the Dáil constituency of
Tipperary North, alignment with the Dáil constituency boundaries is already assured.
The Nenagh electoral area already has the maximum permitted number of seats (7)
and its under-representation can only be resolved by transferring out some electoral
divisions. Borrisokane, a neighbouring electoral area, is correspondingly over-
represented so reorganisation between both these electoral areas is indicated.
Borrisokane is also a 3 seater which must be reviewed in line with the terms of
reference. The Committee has not found that there are very exceptional
circumstances requiring its preservation as a three seater. The transfer of the
electoral divisions of Nenagh Urban and Nenagh Rural to Borrisokane would create
an electoral area with sufficient population to support six seats. Importantly, the new
electoral area would also gain the strong urban focal point of Nenagh town after
which it could be renamed.
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This would leave the former Nenagh electoral area with a population sufficient to
support five seats. The Committee considers that Newport town and its environs
already provide a strong urban focal point within this area and that this electoral area
could be renamed Newport.
The reorganised Nenagh and Newport electoral areas have been allocated eleven
seats on the basis of their combined population. This leaves ten seats for allocation
between the Thurles and Templemore electoral areas. The population of both these
electoral areas is broadly equivalent and an allocation of five seats each, with some
transfers of electoral divisions to further enhance the balance of representation, is
appropriate.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within North Tipperary, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Knigh, Monsea, Nenagh Rural and Nenagh Urban (total population 10,562)
from the Nenagh to the Borrisokane electoral area;
1.2. Aghnameadle (population 275) from the Nenagh to the Templemore electoral
area;
1.3. Foilnaman, Glenkeen and Templederry (total population 836) from the
Thurles to the Nenagh electoral area.
2. The renaming of electoral areas:
2.1. The Nenagh electoral area to be renamed Newport;
2.2. The Borrisokane electoral area to be renamed Nenagh.
3. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
3.1. Borrisokane 6-seats; Nenagh 5-seats; Templemore 5-seats; Thurles 5-seats.
Newport
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The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Tipperary North 66,023 21 3,144
Nenagh 18,751 6 3,125 -0.60
Newport 15,795 5 3,159 +0.48
Templemore 14,927 5 2,985 -5.06
Thurles 16,550 5 3,310 +5.28
The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Nenagh
The town of Nenagh and the electoral divisions of Aglishcloghane, Ardcrony,
Ballingarry, Ballygibbon, Ballylusky, Borrisokane, Carrig, Cloghjordan, Cloghprior,
Clohaskin, Finnoe, Graigue, Kilbarron, Knigh, Lorrha East, Lorrha West, Mertonhall,
Monsea, Nenagh Rural, Rathcabban, Redwood, Riverstown, Terryglass, Uskane.
Newport
The electoral divisions of Abington, Ballina, Ballymackey, Ballynaclogh, Birdhill,
Burgesbeg, Carrigtogher, Castletown, Derrycastle, Dolla, Foilnaman, Glenkeen,
Greenhall, Kilcomenty, Kilkeary, Killoscully, Kilmore, Kilnaneave, Kilnarath, Lackagh,
Latteragh, Newport, Templederry, Youghalarra.
Templemore
The town of Templemore and the electoral divisions of Aghnameadle,
Borrisnafarney, Borrisnoe, Borrisoleigh, Bourney East, Bourney West, Drom,
Killavinoge, Killea, Loughmore, Moyne, Rathnaveoge, Roscrea, Templetouhy,
Timoney.
Thurles
The town of Thurles and the electoral divisions of Ballycahill, Ballymurreen, Gortkelly,
Holycross, Inch, Kilrush, Littleton, Longfordpass, Moyaliff, Moycarky, Rahelty,
Thurles Rural, Twomileborris, Upperchurch.
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County Tipperary South
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Tipperary South 83,221 26 3,201
Cahir 13,602 4 3,401 +6.25
Cashel 14,388 4 3,597 +12.37
Clonmel 22,287 7 3,184 -0.53
Fethard 18,316 6 3,053 -4.62
Tipperary 14,628 5 2,926 -8.59
The deviations from the county average range from –8.59% in Tipperary to +12.37%
in Cashel. Consequently, some reorganisation is necessary in order to rebalance
representation levels.
Analysis
The necessary rebalancing of representation in South Tipperary should be possible
through limited transfers of electoral divisions and without the need for any
redistribution of seats.
South Tipperary is predominantly contained in the Dáil constituency of Tipperary
South, although a number of electoral divisions (in the Cashel and Fethard electoral
areas) are within the Dáil constituency of Tipperary North. The population of the
electoral divisions concerned is not sufficient to support a four seat electoral area but
could support three seats. Such a reorganisation would also involve separating the
town of Cashel from part of its natural hinterland. The Committee, having regard to
the terms of reference, considered that further alignment with Dáil constituency
boundaries would not be appropriate in South Tipperary at this point.
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Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within South Tipperary, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Cappagh, Curraheen, Donohill and Glengar (total population 2,007) from the
Cashel to the Tipperary electoral area;
1.2. Tullaghmelan (population 964) from the Cahir to the Clonmel electoral area.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Tipperary South 83,221 26 3,201
Cahir 12,638 4 3,160 -1.28
Cashel 12,381 4 3,095 -3.31
Clonmel 23,251 7 3,322 +3.78
Fethard 18,316 6 3,053 -4.62
Tipperary 16,635 5 3,327 +3.94
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Cahir
The electoral divisions of Ardfinnan, Ballybacon, Ballyporeen, Burncourt, Caher,
Clogheen, Coolagarranroe, Derrygrath, Kilcommon, Kilcoran, Killadriffe,
Knockgraffon, Mortlestown, Newcastle, Tubbrid, Tullaghorton.
Cashel
The town of Cashel and the electoral divisions of Ardmayle, Ardsallagh, Ballygriffin,
Ballysheehan, Cashel Rural, Clogher, Clonoulty East, Clonoulty West, Gaile,
Greystown, Killeenasteena, Kilpatrick, Magorban, Nodstown, Oughterleague,
Tullamain.
Clonmel
The borough of Clonmel and the electoral divisions of Ballyclerahan, Clonmel Rural,
Colman, Graigue, Inishlounaght, Kilcash, Killaloan, Kilsheelan, Kiltinan, Lisronagh,
Tullaghmelan.
Fethard
The town of Carrick-on-Suir and the electoral divisions of Anner, Ballingarry,
Ballyphilip, Buolick, Carrick-on-Suir Rural, Carrickbeg Urban, Cloneen, Cooleagh,
Crohane, Drangan, Farranrory, Fennor, Fethard, Garrangibbon, Kilcooly, Killenaule,
Kilmurry, Kilvemnon, Modeshil, Mullinahone, New Birmingham, Newtown,
Peppardstown, Poyntstown.
Tipperary
The town of Tipperary and the electoral divisions of Ballycarron, Ballykisteen,
Bansha, Bruis, Cappagh, CIonbeg, Cullen, Curraheen, Donohill, Drumwood, Emly,
Glengar, Golden, Kilfeakle, Kilmucklin, Lattin, Rathlynin, Rodus, Shronell,
Solloghodbeg, Templeneiry, Thomastown, Tipperary Rural.
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County Waterford
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Waterford 62,213 23 2,705
Dungarvan 18,332 7 2,619 -3.18
Kilmacthomas 8,186 3 2,729 +0.89
Lismore 9,435 4 2,359 -12.79
Suir 7,315 3 2,438 -9.87
Tramore 18,945 6 3,158 +16.75
The deviations from the county average range from –12.79% in Lismore to +16.75%
in Tramore. Consequently, some reorganisation is necessary to rebalance
representation levels.
Analysis
County Waterford is mainly contained in the Dáil constituency of Waterford. A small
area south of Clonmel, falling under the Dáil constituency of Tipperary South would
not have population sufficient to support an electoral area. No further alignment with
Dáil constituency boundaries is feasible.
Kilmacthomas and Suir electoral areas are both 3 seaters and must be reviewed in
line with the terms of reference. The Committee did not find that there were very
exceptional circumstances requiring the preservation of either of these electoral
areas as 3 seaters. The combined population of Kilmacthomas and Suir would be
sufficient to support a 6 seat electoral area, which the Committee would not consider
to be disproportionately large. The Committee noted also that a number of
submissions supported this amalgamation. The new electoral area could be named
Comeragh.
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Tramore electoral area is significantly under-represented and has sufficient
population to support 7 seats. Its population now exceeds that of Dungarvan, which
currently has 7 seats and is slightly over-represented. The Committee considers that
Dungarvan should have a reduction of one seat, and that a seat should be added to
the Tramore electoral area. The transfer of some electoral divisions from Dungarvan
to Lismore is also indicated to improve representation ratios in both electoral areas.
Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Waterford, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Ballyheeny, Clashmore, Dromore and Keereen (total population 1,372) from
Dungarvan to Lismore electoral area.
2. The creation of a new electoral area as follows:
2.1. A new electoral area of Comeragh to be created by amalgamating the
existing electoral areas of Suir and Kilmacthomas.
3. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
3.1. Dungarvan 6-seats; Lismore 4-seats; Comeragh 6-seats; Tramore 7-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Waterford 62,213 23 2,705
Dungarvan 16,960 6 2,827 +4.51
Lismore 10,807 4 2,702 -0.11
Comeragh 15,501 6 2,584 -4.47
Tramore 18,945 7 2,706 +0.04
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Dungarvan
The town of Dungarvan and the electoral divisions of Ardmore, Aird Mhór, An Rinn,
Baile Mhac Airt, Bohadoon, Cappagh, Carriglea, Clonea (in the former Rural District
of Dungarvan), Colligan, Courmaraglin, Dungarvan Rural, Glenwilliam, Grallagh,
Grange, Kinsalebeg, Modelligo (in the former Rural District of Dungarvan),
Mountstuart.
Lismore
The electoral divisions of Ballyduff, Ballyhane, Ballyheeny, Ballyin, Ballynamult,
Ballysaggartmore, Cappoquin, Castlerichard, Clashmore, Dromana, Dromore,
Drumroe, Gortnapeaky, Keereen, Kilcockan, Kilwatermoy East, Kilwatermoy West,
Lismore Rural, Lismore Urban, Mocollop, Modelligo (in the former Rural District of
Lismore), Seskinan, Tallow, Templemichael, Whitechurch.
Comeragh
The electoral divisions of Annestown, Ballydurn, Ballylaneen, Ballymacarbry,
Carrigcastle, Carrickbeg Rural, Clonea (in the former Rural District of Carrick-on-Suir
No.2), Comeragh, Dunhill, Fenoagh, Fews, Fox’s Castle, Gardenmorris,
Georgestown, Glen, Graignagower, Gurteen, Kilbarrymeaden, Kilmacomma,
Kilmacthomas, Kilmeaden (in the former Rural District of Carrick-on-Suir No.2),
Kilmeaden (in the former Rural District of Waterford No.1), Kilronan,
Knockaunbrandaun, Knockmahon, Mothel, Mountkennedy, Newcastle, Newtown,
Portlaw, Rathgormuck, Ross, St Mary’s, Stradbally, Tinnasaggart.
Tramore
The electoral divisions of Ballynakill, Drumcannon, Faithlegg, Islandikane, Kilbarry,
Killea, Killoteran, Kilmacleague, Pembrokestown, Rathmoylon, Reisk, Tramore,
Woodstown.
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County Westmeath
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Westmeath 79,346 23 3,450
Athlone 22,587 7 3,227 -6.46
Coole 9,562 3 3,187 -7.62
Kilbeggan 12,614 4 3,154 -8.58
Mullingar East 15,703 4 3,926 +13.80
Mullingar West 18,880 5 3,776 +9.45
The deviations from the county average range from –8.58% in Kilbeggan to +13.80%
in Mullingar East, which is significantly under-represented; consequently, some
reorganisation is needed to rebalance representation levels.
Analysis
County Westmeath is principally contained in the Dáil constituency of Longford-
Westmeath, with a small part in the north-east of the county contained in the Meath-
West Dáil constituency. The area in question, which lies in the Coole electoral area,
would not be sufficient to support an electoral area in its own right. Therefore, no
further alignment with the proposed Dáil constituency boundaries is possible.
The Coole electoral area currently has three seats and must be reviewed in line with
the terms of reference. The Committee is satisfied that no very exceptional
circumstances exist that would require the preservation of Coole as a three seat
electoral area. An appropriate solution could be to expand the Coole electoral area
as a four seater taking in some rural electoral divisions from both the Mullingar East
and Mullingar West electoral areas. This approach would also resolve the under-
representation of Mullingar East.
Having regard to the comparative representation levels within the County following
the above reorganisation, it would be appropriate for Athlone to become a six seat
electoral area.
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Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Westmeath, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Auburn and Muckanagh (total population 811) from the Athlone to the
Kilbeggan electoral area;
1.2. Multyfarnham, Stonehall and Woodland (total population 993) from the
Mullingar West to the Coole electoral area;
1.3. Clonlost, Derrymore, Killucan and Raharney (total population 2,450) from the
Mullingar East to the Coole electoral area;
1.4. Gaybrook and Russellstown (total population 849) from the Mullingar West to
the Mullingar East electoral area.
2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Athlone 6-seats; Coole 4-seats; Kilbeggan 4-seats; Mullingar East 4-seats;
and Mullingar West 5-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Westmeath 79,346 23 3,450
Athlone 21,776 6 3,629 +5.19
Coole 13,005 4 3,251 -5.77
Kilbeggan 13,425 4 3,356 -2.72
Mullingar East 14,102 4 3,526 +2.20
Mullingar West 17,038 5 3,408 -1.28
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CountyWestmeath
ElectoralArea
ElectoralDivision
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Athlone
The town of Athlone and the electoral divisions of Athlone East Rural, Carn,
Castledaly, Glassan, Killinure, Moate, Moydrum, Tubbrit.
Coole
The electoral divisions of Ballinlough, Ballyhealy, Ballynaskeagh, Boherquill, Bracklin,
Clonarney, Clonlost, Collinstown, Coole, Coolure, Copperalley, Delvin, Derrymore,
Faughalstown, Finnea, Fore East, Fore West, Glore, Hilltown, Kilcumny, Killua,
Killucan, Killulagh, Kilpatrick, Kinturk, Knockarrow, Lackan, Multyfarnham, Raharney,
Riverdale, Rosmead, Street, Stonehall, Taghmon, Woodland.
Kilbeggan
The electoral divisions of Auburn, Ardnaglew, Ardnagragh, Ballybroder, Ballykilmore,
Ballymore, Ballymorin, Ballynagore, Bellanalack, Carrick, Castlelost, Castletown,
Churchtown, Clonfad, Doonis, Drumraney, Dysart, Jamestown, Kilbeggan,
Kilcumreragh, Killare, Lauree, Middleton, Mount Temple, Muckanagh, Newtown,
Noughaval, Rahugh, Streamstown, Templepatrick, Umma, Winetown.
Mullingar East
The electoral divisions of Castle, Cloghan, Enniscoffey, Gaybrook, Griffinstown,
Heathstown, Huntingdon, Kinnegad, Knockdrin, Milltown, Mullingar Rural, Owel,
Russellstown and those parts of the electoral divisions of Mullingar North Urban and
Mullingar South Urban which lie north and east of the Dublin-Sligo railway line.
Mullingar West
The electoral divisions of Ballinalack, Belvidere, Emper, Glenlough, Greenpark,
Hopestown, Kilbixy, Mullingar Rural, Piercetown, Portloman, Rathconrath, Rathowen,
Skeagh, Sonna, Tullaghan, and those parts of the electoral divisions of Mullingar
North Urban and Mullingar South Urban which lie south and west of the Dublin-Sligo
railway line.
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County Wexford
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Wexford 131,749 21 6,274
Enniscorthy 31,797 5 6,359 +1.35
Gorey 29,280 4 7,320 +16.67
New Ross 26,917 5 5,383 -14.20
Wexford 43,755 7 6,251 -0.37
The deviations from the county average range from –14.02% in New Ross to
+16.67% in Gorey. The Gorey electoral area is significantly under-represented and
New Ross is significantly over-represented; consequently, some reorganisation is
required to rebalance representation levels.
Analysis
As County Wexford is wholly contained in the Dáil constituency of Wexford,
alignment with the proposed Dáil constituency boundaries is already assured.
The Committee considered that the existing configuration of four electoral areas each
centred around a town recognised for local government purposes is appropriate for
this county. The main issue to be considered is the resolution of representational
imbalance in the New Ross and Gorey electoral areas. However the population of
New Ross is appropriate for a four rather than a five seat electoral area. On this
basis the population of Gorey is more appropriate for a five rather than four seat
electoral area.
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Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within County Wexford, the Committee recommends: -
1. The transfer of electoral divisions as follows:
1.1. Ballyvaldon and Moyacomb (total population 1,126) from the Enniscorthy to
the Gorey electoral area;
1.2. Duncormick and Harperstown (total population 951) from the New Ross to
the Wexford electoral area.
2. The redistribution of council seats among the electoral areas as follows:
2.1. Enniscorthy 5-seats; Gorey 5-seats; New Ross 4-seats; and Wexford 7
seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Wexford 131,749 21 6,274
Enniscorthy 30,671 5 6,134 -2.23
Gorey 30,406 5 6,081 -3.08
New Ross 25,966 4 6,492 +3.47
Wexford 44,706 7 6,387 +1.80
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New Ross
Enniscorthy
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INCH
ROSSARD
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FORD
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BALLYMITTY
KILGORMAN
KILLENAGH
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OLD ROSS
BALLYMORE
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KILGARVAN
BALLYLARKIN
ARTRAMON
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HARPERSTOWN
LADY'SISLAND
WEXFORDRURAL
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HUNTINGTOWN
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WEXFORDURBAN
County WexfordElectoral Area
Electoral Division
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Enniscorthy
The town of Enniscorthy and the electoral divisions of Ballindaggan, Ballycarney,
Ballyhoge, Ballyhuskard, Bolaboy, Bree, Castle Ellis, Castle Talbot, Castleboro,
Castledockrell, Edermine, Enniscorthy Rural, Kilcormick, Killann, Killoughrum,
Kilmallock, Kiltealy, Marshalstown, Newtownbarry, Rossard, St. Mary's, The Leap,
Tinnacross.
Gorey
The electoral divisions of Ardamine, Balloughter, Ballybeg, Ballycanew, Ballyellis,
Ballygarrett, Ballylarkin, Ballymore, Ballynestragh, Ballyvaldon, Cahore, Coolgreany,
Courtown, Ferns, Ford, Gorey Rural, Gorey Urban, Huntingtown, Kilbora, Kilcomb,
Kilgorman, Killenagh, Killincooly, Kilnahue, Kilrush, Limerick, Monamolin, Monaseed,
Moyacomb, Rossminoge, The Harrow, Tombrack, Wells, Wingfield.
New Ross
The town of New Ross and the electoral divisions of Adamstown, Ballyanne,
Ballyhack, Ballymitty, Bannow, Barrack Village, Barronstown, Carnagh, Carrickbyrne,
Clongeen, Clonleigh, Clonroche, Dunmain, Fethard, Harristown, Horetown, Inch,
Killesk, Kilmokea, Newbawn, New Ross Rural, Old Ross, Oldcourt, Rathroe,
Rochestown, Rosbercon Urban, Templeludigan, Templetown, Tintern, Whitechurch
(in the former Rural District of New Ross), Whitemoor.
Wexford
The borough of Wexford and the electoral divisions of Ardcavan, Ardcolm, Artramon,
Aughwilliam, Bridgetown, Carrick, Drinagh, Duncormick, Forth, Glynn, Harperstown,
Kilbride, Kilcowan, Kilgarvan, Killag, Killinick, Killurin, Kilmore, Kilpatrick, Kilscoran,
Lady's Island, Mayglass, Newcastle, Rathaspick, Rosslare, St. Helen's, Tacumshin,
Taghmon, Tomhaggard, Wexford Rural, Whitechurch (in the former Rural District of
Wexford).
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County Wicklow
Population and Membership
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from County
Average
County Wicklow 126,194 24 5,258
Arklow 26,152 5 5,230 -0.53
Baltinglass 16,992 3 5,664 +7.72
Bray 35,426 7 5,061 -3.75
Greystones 21,132 4 5,283 +0.48
Wicklow 26,492 5 5,298 +0.76
The deviations from the county average range from –3.75% in Bray to +7.72% in
Baltinglass. All electoral areas in County Wicklow are therefore within the range of +
or –10% set down in the terms of reference.
Analysis
As County Wicklow is wholly contained in the Dáil constituency of Wicklow, alignment
with the Dáil constituency boundaries is already assured.
The Baltinglass electoral area is a three seater and was reviewed by the Committee
in line with the terms of reference. Having considered a range of other options, the
Committee is satisfied that very exceptional circumstances justifying the continuation
of a three seat electoral area exist in this case. West Wicklow faces away from the
rest of the county. In addition to this, the electoral divisions in the Wicklow
mountains are sparsely populated and a large area would be required to make up the
population necessary to support a fourth seat in Baltinglass. This would involve
undue encroachment on one or more of the three neighbouring electoral areas of
Bray, Wicklow or Arklow which are each individually based around their own strong
communities and natural hinterlands and, as evident from the table above, currently
enjoy closely balanced representation. An expanded Baltinglass electoral area would
also be disproportionately large and would contain areas with links away from
Baltinglass. The Committee is satisfied therefore to recommend that Baltinglass
electoral area be retained as a three seater.
Arklow
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CountyWicklow
ElectoralArea
ElectoralDivision
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Recommendation
Given that all electoral areas are within the specified range of representation and
having regard to the desirability of maintaining continuity the Committee recommends
no changes to the present arrangement of electoral areas in County Wicklow.
The following is a detailed description of each electoral area:
Arklow
The town of Arklow and the electoral divisions of Aghowle, Arklow Rural, Aughrim,
Avoca, Ballinaclash, Ballinacor, Ballingate, Ballinglen, Ballyarthur, Ballybeg, Carnew,
Coolattin, Coolballintaggart, Coolboy, Cronebane, Cronelea, Ennereilly, Kilballyowen,
Kilbride (in the former Rural District of Rathdrum), Killinure, Kilpipe, Knockrath,
Money, Rath, Shillelagh, Tinahely.
BaItinglass
The electoral divisions of Ballinguile, Baltinglass, Blessington, Burgage,
Donaghmore, Donard, Dunlavin, Eadestown, Hartstown, Hollywood, Humewood,
Imael North, Imael South, Kilbride (in the former rural district of Baltinglass No.1),
Lackan, Lugglass, Rathdangan, Rathsallagh, Stratford, Talbotstown, The Grange,
Tober, Togher (in the former rural district of Baltinglass No.1), Tuckmill.
Bray
The town of Bray and the electoral divisions of Calary, Enniskerry, Kilmacanoge,
Powerscourt, Togher (in the former rural district of Rathdrum).
Greystones
The electoral divisions of Delgany, Greystones, Kilcoole, Newcastle Lower.
Wicklow
The town of Wicklow and the electoral divisions of Altidore, Ballinderry, Ballycullen,
Brockagh, Dunganstown East, Dunganstown South, Dunganstown West,
Glendalough, Glenealy, Killiskey, Moneystown, Newcastle Upper, Oldtown,
Rathdrum, Trooperstown, Wicklow Rural.
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Drogheda Borough
Population and Membership
The Local Government (Boundaries) (Town Elections) Regulations 1994, altered the
boundary of Drogheda borough to include a small part of the electoral division of St.
Mary’s (located in the Slane electoral area of County Meath) for electoral purposes
only. The total population of this area is 826 persons, which has been added to the
tables below.
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
Per Member
% Variance
from Borough
Average
Drogheda Borough 29,350 12 2,446
Drogheda No. 1 7,593 3 2,531 +3.48
Drogheda No. 2 7,666 3 2,555 +4.46
Drogheda No. 3 14,091 6 2,349 -3.97
In each electoral area the deviation from the average representation level for
Drogheda Borough is within the range of + or –10% set down in the terms of
reference.
Analysis
The electoral areas of Drogheda No. 1 and Drogheda No. 2 both currently have 3
seats and must be reviewed in line with the terms of reference. The Committee is
satisfied that there are no very exceptional circumstances requiring the preservation
of either Drogheda No. 1 or Drogheda No. 2 as 3-seaters. Drogheda Borough is
divided north and south by the River Boyne and this would make it possible to merge
the electoral areas of Drogheda 1 and Drogheda 2 so as to form a 6 seat electoral
area north of the river. As the borough already has a similar 6 seat electoral area
south of the river such a new electoral area would not be disproportionately large.
Under these arrangements, the Drogheda No. 3 electoral area would not require any
alteration other than being renamed to reflect the revised configuration.
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Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within the borough of Drogheda, the Committee recommends: -
1. The creation of a new electoral areas as follows:
1.1. A new electoral area to be created by amalgamating the existing electoral
areas of Drogheda No. 2 and Drogheda No. 3.
2. The renaming of electoral areas as follows:
2.1. The Drogheda No. 1 electoral area to be renamed Drogheda South;
2.2. The amalgamated Drogheda No. 2 and Drogheda No. 3 electoral areas to be
renamed Drogheda North.
3. The redistribution of seats among the revised electoral areas as follows:
3.1. Drogheda North 6-seats; and Drogheda South 6-seats.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
Per Member
% Variance
from Borough
Average
Drogheda Borough 29,350 12 2,446
Drogheda North 15,259 6 2,543 +3.97
Drogheda South 14,091 6 2,349 -3.97
The following is a description of each recommended electoral area:
Drogheda North
That part of the borough of Drogheda which is north of the River Boyne.
Drogheda South
That part of the borough of Drogheda which is south of the River Boyne.
DroghedaNorth
DroghedaSouth
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BoroughBoundary
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Sligo Borough
Population and Membership
The Local Government (Boundaries) (Town Elections) Regulations 1994, altered the
boundary of Sligo Borough to include small parts of the Sligo rural electoral division
for electoral purposes and account has been taken of this in the tables below.
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per
Member
% Variance
from Borough
Average
Sligo Borough 17,887 12 1,491
Sligo No.1 5,814 4 1,454 -2.48
Sligo No.2 5,329 4 1,332 -10.66
Sligo No.3 6,744 4 1,686 +13.08
The deviations from the average range from –10.66% in Sligo No. 2 to +13.08% in
Sligo No. 3. Consequently, some reorganisation is necessary to rebalance the
representation levels.
Analysis
The current configuration of Sligo Borough involving three 4-seat electoral areas
appears appropriate. The representation ratio in the Sligo No.1 electoral area is
already optimal and does not require any alteration. In order to rebalance
representation between the electoral areas of Sligo No. 2 (over-represented) and
Sligo No. 3 (under-represented) the N4 roadway could be used as the boundary
between the northernmost parts of these electoral areas. This would enable the
transfer of a relatively small area with a population of 1,123 persons from Sligo No.3
to Sligo No. 2 which would be sufficient to achieve the required representational
balance.
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Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within the borough of Sligo, the Committee recommends: -
1. The reorganisation of electoral areas as follows:
1.1. Those parts of the Sligo No. 3 electoral area east of the N4 and west of the
Pearse Road from Wine Street south down as far as Highfield Road and
Pearse Road, and then west along an imaginary line to meet the N4 to
transfer from the Sligo No. 3 to the Sligo No. 2 electoral area.
2. The renaming of electoral areas as follows:
2.1. The Sligo No.1 electoral area to be renamed Sligo North;
2.2. The Sligo No.2 electoral area to be renamed Sligo East;
2.3. The Sligo No.3 electoral area to be renamed Sligo West.
The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from Borough
Average
Sligo Borough 17,887 12 1,491
Sligo North 5,814 4 1,454 -2.48
Sligo East 6,452 4 1,613 +8.18
Sligo West 5,621 4 1,405 -5.77
SligoNorth
SligoEast
SligoWest
ElectoralArea
SligoBorough
BoroughBoundaryasExtended
forElectoralPurposes
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The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Sligo North
That part of the borough situated within a line drawn as follows: commencing at the
junction of Strandhill Road with the borough boundary; then proceeding in a northerly
direction along the borough boundary to the point at which it is intersected by the
Garvoge River nearest the townland of Hazelwood Demesne; then proceeding in a
north-westerly direction along the Garvoge River as far as Hyde Bridge; then
proceeding in a westerly direction along Hyde Bridge, Wine Street, Lord Edward
Street and Strandhill Road to the starting point.
Sligo East
That part of the Borough situated within a line drawn as follows: commencing at the
junction Lord Edward Street and the N4 roadway; then proceeding in an easterly
direction along Wine Street to Hyde Bridge; then proceeding in a southerly direction
along the Garvoge River to the point where it intersects the borough boundary; then
proceeding in a southerly direction along the borough boundary to its junction with
Ballysadare Road; then procceding in a northerly direction along Ballysadare Road
and Pearse Road to the point where it is intersected by an imaginary line projecting
east from the southern end of Highfield Road, then proceeding along said imaginary
line to the southern end of Highfield Road; then proceeding in a northerly direction
along Highfield Road to the point where it is intersected by an imaginary line
projecting in a south-easterly direction from Caltragh Road and passing through the
area between the Crozon Housing Estate and Caltragh Heights; then proceeding in a
north-westerly direction along said imaginary line to its point of intersection with the
Caltragh Road; then proceeding from this point in a westerly direction along an
imaginary line until said line intersects the N4 roadway; then proceeding in a
northerly direction along the N4 roadway to the starting point.
Sligo West
That part of the borough situated within a line drawn as follows: commencing at the
point where the borough boundary is intersected by the Strandhill Road; then
proceeding in a south-easterly direction along Strandhill Road and Lord Edward
Street to the junction of Lord Edward Street with the N4 roadway; then proceeding in
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a southerly direction along the N4 roadway, then proceeding in an easterly direction
along an imaginary line south of Crozon Crescent and Crozon Downs; then
proceeding in a south-easterly direction along an imaginary line to the junction of
Highfield Road with Pearse Road; then proceeding in a southerly direction along
Pearse Road and Ballysadare Road to the junction of Ballysadare Road with the
borough boundary; then proceeding in a westerly direction and along the borough
boundary to the starting point.
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Bray Town
Population and Membership
The Local Government (Boundaries) (Town Elections) Regulations 1994, altered the
boundary of Bray Town to include small parts of the Kilmacanogue electoral division
for electoral purposes and account has been taken of this in the tables below.
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from Town
Average
Bray Town 27,041 12 2,253
Bray No. 1 6,629 3 2,210 -1.91
Bray No. 2 6,386 3 2,129 -5.50
Bray No. 3 14.026 6 2,338 +3.77
In each electoral area the deviation from the average representation level for Bray
Town is within the range of + or -10% set down in the terms of reference.
Analysis
The Bray No. 1 and Bray No. 2 electoral areas have 3 members each and must be
reviewed in line with the terms of reference. The Committee is satisfied that there are
no very exceptional circumstances to justify preserving either Bray No. 1 or Bray No.
2 as 3-seater electoral areas. It would be possible to alter the boundaries of the
existing electoral areas to provide for three 4-seater electoral areas that would give a
good representational balance and would not be disproportionately large and this is
considered to be the most appropriate approach for Bray.
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Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within the town of Bray, the Committee recommends: -
1. The reorganisation of the electoral areas as follows:
1.1. Those parts of the Bray No. 3 electoral area west of where it extends its
boundary from the junction of O’Byrne Road and the Vevay Road going west
along the O’Byrne Road and beyond in an imaginary line until it meets Bray
No. 2 electoral division boundary line, then north along the aforementioned
boundary until its meets Killarney Road, to transfer from the Bray No.3 to the
Bray No. 2 electoral area;
1.2. Those parts of the Bray No. 3 electoral area west of where it extends its
boundary south along the Killarney Road until its junction with Kilbride Lane,
then west along Kilbride Lane to its junction with Herbert Road, then south
along Herbert Road until its meets the Urban Boundary to transfer from the
Bray No. 3 to the Bray No. 1 electoral area.
2. The renaming of electoral area as follows:
2.1. Bray No. 1 electoral area to be renamed Bray West;
2.2. Bray No. 2 electoral area to be renamed Bray East;
2.3. Bray No. 3 electoral area to be renamed Bray South.
3. The redistribution of council seats among the revised electoral areas as follows:
3.1. Bray East 4-seats; Bray West 4-seats; and Bray South 4-seats.
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The effect of these recommendations is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
per Member
% Variance
from Town
Average
Bray Town 27,041 12 2,253
Bray East6 9,149 4 2,287 +1.51
Bray West7 8,759 4 2,190 -2.80
Bray South8 9,133 4 2,283 +1.33
The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area
Bray West
That part of the town situated within a line drawn as follows: commencing at the
intersection of the northern boundary of the town and the Dublin Road and
proceeding initially in a southerly direction along the Dublin Road, Castle Street, Bray
Bridge, Main Street and Killarney Road to the junction of Killarney Road and
Killlarney Lane; then proceeding in a north-westerly direction along Killarney Lane to
its junction with Herbert Road; then proceeding in a south-westerly direction along
Herbert Road to junction with the entry road to the National Film Studios of Ireland;
then proceeding in a north-westernly direction along said entry road to its intersection
with an imaginary line projected from the western end of said entry road to the
roundabout on Upper Dargle Road; then proceeding in a westerly direction along
said imaginary line to its intersection by the Dargle river; then proceeding in a south-
easterly direction along the Dargle River until the point where it is crossed by the N11
roadway; then proceeding in a southerly direction along an imaginary line from this
point to the local road on Kilbride Hill; then proceeding in a southerly direction along
said road to reach the town boundary at its intersection by the north-westerly
projection of the Dargle Bridge; then proceeding in a northerly direction along the
town boundary to the starting point.
6 formerly Bray No. 2 7 formerly Bray No. 1 8 formerly Bray No. 3
BrayEast
BrayWest
BraySouth
BrayTown
ElectoralArea
TownBoundaryasExtended
forElectoralPurposes
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Bray East
That part of the town situated within a line drawn as follows: commencing at the point
nearest the entrance to Corke Abbey where the town boundary is intersected by the
Dublin Road and proceeding initially in a southerly direction along the Dublin Road,
Castle Street, Bray Bridge, Main Street and Vevay Road to the point where the
Vevay Road intersects the town boundary, then proceeding in an easterly direction
along the town boundary to the starting point.
Bray South
That part of the town situated within a line drawn as follows: commencing at the
junction of Killarney Road and Vevay Road and proceeding initially in a south-
easterly direction along Vevay Road to its intersection of the town boundary; then
proceeding in a south-easterly direction along the urban boundary to its intersection
by the north-westerly projection of the Dargle Bridge; then proceeding in north-
easterly direction along the local road to Kilbride Hill; then proceeding in a northerly
direction along an imaginary line joining the northern end of said local road to the
point where the Dargle River is crossed by the N11 roadway; then proceeding in a
north-westerly direction along the Dargle river to the point where it is intersected by
an imaginary line projected from the roundabout on Upper Dargle Road and the
western end of the entry road to the National Film Studios of Ireland; then proceeding
in a westerly direction along said imaginary line and said entry road to the junction of
the entry road and Herbert Road; then proceeding in a north-westerly direction along
Herbert Road to its junction with Killarney Lane; then proceeding in a south-westerly
direction along Killarney Lane to its junction with Killarney Road; then proceeding in a
north-easterly direction along Killarney Road to the starting point.
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Dundalk Town
Population and Membership
The Local Government (Boundaries) (Town Elections) Regulations 1994, altered the
boundary of Dundalk Town to include small parts of the Dundalk rural electoral
division for electoral purposes and account has been taken of this in the tables
below.
The present position is as follows:
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
Per Member
% Variance
from Town
Average
Dundalk Town 26,424 12 2,202
Dundalk No. 1 9,783 4 2,446 +11.08
Dundalk No. 2 10,593 4 2,648 +20.25
Dundalk No. 3 6,048 4 1,512 -31.34
The deviation from the average representation level for Dundalk Town Council is
within the range of –31.34% to +20.25%. Consequently, some reorganisation is
necessary to rebalance the representation levels.
Analysis
The existing configuration of three 4-seat electoral areas appears appropriate for
Dundalk. However, Dundalk No. 3 is heavily over-represented and Dundalk No. 2 is
heavily under-represented. It is therefore necessary to reorganise the boundary
between these areas to achieve a reasonable balance of representation while leaving
Dundalk No. 1 intact.
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Recommendations
In order to accommodate the above considerations and rebalance the population per
member within Dundalk Town, the Committee recommends: -
1. The reorganisation of electoral areas as follows:
1.1. Those parts of the Dundalk No.1 electoral area south of and including
Williamson’s Place and east of and including Rampart Road and an
imaginary line continuing south from Rampart Road to meet The Long
Avenue to transfer to the Dundalk No. 3 electoral area;
1.2. The street of Greenwood Drive and the Brookwood Lawns housing estate to
transfer from the Dundalk No. 1 to the Dundalk No. 2 electoral area;
1.3. Those parts of the Dundalk No. 2 electoral area which are west of a line
commencing at the junction of the Long Avenue and Tom Bellew Avenue
and proceeding along Tom Bellew Avenue until the junction at the entrance
of the Glenwood Estate, then taking an imaginary line south to the western
boundary of the Sports Grounds located between Tom Bellew Avenue and
Hoey’s Lane, and following the boundary of these Sports Grounds around
the Rockfield Manor Estate until reaching Hoey’s Lane, then proceeding west
along Hoey’s Lane to its junction with the Dublin Road and, finally,
proceeding south along the Dublin Road until reaching the town boundary, to
transfer to the Dundalk No. 3 electoral area.
2. The renaming of electoral area as follows:
2.1. Dundalk No.1 electoral area to be renamed Dundalk Central;
2.2. Dundalk No.2 electoral area to be renamed Dundalk West;
2.3. Dundalk No.3 electoral area to be renamed Dundalk East.
DundalkWest
DundalkCentral
DundalkEast
DundalkTown
ElectoralArea
TownBoundaryasExtended
forElectoralPurposes
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The effect of these changes is as follows: -
2006
Population
Number of
Members
Population
Per Member
% Variance
from Town
Average
Dundalk Town 26,424 12 2,202
Dundalk Central 9,334 4 2,334 +6.00
Dundalk East 8,367 4 2,092 -5.00
Dundalk West 8,723 4 2,181 -1.00
The following is a detailed description of each recommended electoral area:
Dundalk Central
That part of the town of Dundalk situated within a line drawn as follows: commencing
at the easternmost point where the northern boundary of the town departs from the
Castletown River and proceeding in a south-westerly direction initially, along the
Castletown River to its intersection by the imaginary northerly projection of St.
Nicholas Avenue; then proceeding in a southerly direction along the said imaginary
projection and along St. Nicholas Avenue to its junction with Castletown Road; then
proceeding in a north-westerly direction along Castletown Road to its junction with
Legion Avenue; then proceeding in a southerly direction along Legion Avenue and
McSwiney Street to the junction of McSwiney Street with Demesne Road; then
proceeding in a south-easterly direction along Demesne Road to its junction with
Park Villas; then proceeding in a south-easterly direction along Park Villas to its
junction with Park Street; then proceeding in a south-westerly direction along Park
Street to its junction with Williamson’s Place; then proceeding along Williamson’s
Place to its junction with Rampart Road; then proceeding in a southerly direction
along Rampart Road and its imaginary southerly projection to the point where said
imaginary projection intersects with The Long Avenue; then proceeding in an easterly
direction along The Long Avenue and Avenue Road to the junction of Avenue Road
with the Dundalk Inner Relief Road; then proceeding in a northerly direction along the
Dundalk Inner Relief Road to its junction with Coes Road; then proceeding in a north-
easterly direction along Coes Road to its junction with the Blackwater River; then
proceeding in an easterly direction along the Blackwater River to its intersection by
an imaginary southerly projection from the east end of Greenwood Drive; then
proceeding in a northerly direction along said imaginary projection to Greenwood
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Drive; then proceeding in an easterly direction along Greenwood Drive to its junction
with Red Barns Road; then proceeding in a northerly direction along Red Barn's
Road to its junction with Point Road; then proceeding in a westerly direction along
Point Road to its junction with the road running initially parallel to the eastern
boundary of the Point Road Pitch and Putt Course; then proceeding along said road
running immediately parallel to the boundary of the Point Road Pitch and Putt Course
and its imaginary northerly projection to its intersection by the town boundary; then
proceeding in a westerly direction along said town boundary to the starting point.
Dundalk East
That part of the town of Dundalk situated within a line drawn as follows: commencing
at the intersection of the southern boundary of the town with the Dublin Road; then
proceeding in a north-westerly direction along the Dublin Road to its junction with
Hoey’s Lane; then proceeding along Hoey’s Lane in an easterly direction to its
junction with the entry road to the Rockfield Manor estate passing between Rockfield
Manor estate and the adjacent Sports Grounds; then proceeding in a northerly
direction along the full length of said entry road; then proceeding in a north-westerly
direction and following the perimiter of the said Sports Grounds to its westernmost
point behind the Rockfield Manor Estate; then proceeding in a north-easterly
direction along an imaginary line running parallel with the Glenwood Estate until its
intersection with Tom Bellew Avenue; then proceeding in a north-westerly directions
along Tom Bellew Avenure to its junction with The Long Avenue; then proceeding in
an easterly direction along The Long Avenue and Avenue Road to the junction of
Avenue Road with the Dundalk Inner Relief Road; then proceeding in a northerly
direction along the Dundalk Inner Relief Road to its junction with Coes Road; then
proceeding in a north-easterly direction along Coes Road to its junction with the
Blackwater River; then proceeding in an easterly direction along the Blackwater River
to its junction with an imaginary southerly projection from the east end of Greenwood
Drive; then proceeding in a northerly direction along said imaginary projection to
Greenwood Drive; then proceeding in an easterly direction along Greenwood Drive to
its junction with Red Barns Road; then proceeding in a northerly direction along Red
Barn's Road to its junction with Point Road; then proceeding in a westerly direction
along Point Road to its junction with the road running initially parallel to the eastern
boundary of the Point Road Pitch and Putt Course; then proceeding along said road
and its imaginary northerly projection to its intersection by the town boundary; then
proceeding in an easterly direction along said town boundary to the starting point.
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Dundalk West
That part of the town of Dundalk situated within a line drawn as follows: commencing
at the easternmost point where the northern boundary of the town departs from the
Castletown River and proceeding in a south-westerly direction initially, along the
Castletown River to its intersection by the imaginary northerly projection of St.
Nicholas Avenue; then proceeding in a southerly direction along the said imaginary
projection and along St. Nicholas Avenue to its junction with Castletown Road; then
proceeding in a north-westerly direction along Castletown Road to its junction with
Legion Avenue; then commencing in a southerly direction and proceeding along
Legion Avenue and McSwiney Street to the junction of McSwiney Street with
Demesne Road; then proceeding in a south-easterly direction along Demesne Road
to its junction with Park Villas; then proceeding in a south-easterly direction along
Park Villas to its junction with Park Street; then proceeding in a south-westerly
direction along Park Street to its junction with Williamson’s Place; then proceeding
along Williamson’s Place to its junction with Rampart Road; then proceeding in a
southerly direction along Rampart Road and an imaginary southerly projection of
Rampart Road until to the point where said imaginary projection interects with The
Long Avenue; then proceeding in an easterly direction along The Long Avenue to its
junction with Tom Bellew Road; then proceeding in a south easterly direction along
Tom Bellew Road past its junction with the entry road to the Glenwood estate; then,
immediately after said junction, proceeding along an imaginary line, running parrallel
to the entry road to the Glenwood Estate, from Tom Bellew Avenue to the western-
most point of the Sports Ground between Tom Bellew Avenue and Hoey’s Lane;
then, from the western-most point of the Sports Grounds, proceeding in a south-
easterly direction along the perimeter of the Sports Grounds until it reaches the
northern end of the entry road to the Rockfield Manor estate; then proceeding along
said entry road until its junction with Hoey’s Lane; then proceeding in a westerly
direction along Hoey’s Lane until its junction with the Dublin Road, then proceeding in
a south-easterly direction along the Dublin Road to its intersection by the urban
boundary; then proceeding in an easterly direction along said urban boundary to the
starting point.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX I
Rules of Procedure
1. These rules are hereby adopted by the Committee to assist the proper and effective
performance of its functions.
2. The quorum for a meeting of the Committee shall be 3.
3. Subject to the requirement of a quorum, the Committee may act notwithstanding a
vacancy in its membership.
4. If the Chairman is not present at a meeting, the members of the Committee present
shall choose one of their number to be Chairman of that meeting.
5. Matters at Committee meetings will in the normal course be agreed by consensus. If
consensus cannot be reached, and a question at a meeting requires to be decided by
vote, the question shall be determined by a majority of the votes of the members
present and voting on the question, each member present having one vote and in the
case of an equal division of votes, the Chairman of the meeting having a second or
casting vote.
6. No person shall, without the consent of the Committee, disclose to any person any
information obtained while serving as a member of the Committee or as a person
whose services are made available to the Committee relative to the business of the
Committee or the performance of the functions of the Committee.
7. No member of the Committee or its secretariat shall entertain any communication from
any person external to the Committee and its secretariat which is for the purposes of
influencing the Committee in the performance of its functions.
8. The deliberations of the Committee shall be conducted in private and persons other
than members of the Committee and its secretariat shall not normally be permitted to
attend a meeting of the Committee. In no case shall persons who are not members of
the Committee be allowed to attend a meeting for the purposes of influencing the
Committee in the performance of its functions.
9. A member of the Committee shall not participate in the preparation of any part of the
report with respect to the functional area of a local authority if he or she is an officer of
that authority, nor with respect to the functional area of a local authority situated within
an administrative county if he or she is an officer of the council of that county. Any such
matter arising shall be noted in the minutes of that meeting.
10. Meetings of the Committee shall be arranged and notified to members by the Secretary
after consultation with the Chairman.
11. The minutes of each meeting of the Committee shall be approved at the next meeting
and shall thereupon be signed by the Chairman and retained by the Secretary.
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APPENDIX II
Press Notice Inviting Submissions
Local Electoral Area Boundary Committees
The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr John Gormley, T.D., has established
two Committees to review local electoral areas and to report to him not later than 20 June 2008.
The reviews of local electoral areas are being undertaken in prospect of the local elections to be held in
2009, and having regard to population changes since the last similar reviews in 1998. The Committees’
reports will be considered by the Minister as the basis for the revision of the local electoral areas under his
statutory powers.
The Committees are mandated to review the ratio of population to elected members in each local electoral
area and to ensure a reasonable relationship (as far as practicable within a variance of +/–10%) between
the population as established by the 2006 Census and representation within each local authority. Inaddition, in the case of counties and cities, the Committees must also seek to draw up, where possible,
electoral areas that would, alone or in combination, have an urban or neighbourhood focal point or points.
The terms of reference for the Committees also require them to take due account of the desirability ofpreserving natural communities or the hinterlands of population centres, and, where possible, of aligning
local electoral area boundaries with Dáil constituency boundaries.
The Committees are asked to assume no change in present numbers of elected members at overall localauthority level. Within individual electoral areas as recommended by the Committees, the number of
councillors should not be less than 4 or more than 7, provided that in very exceptional circumstances 3 seat
local electoral areas may be recommended where otherwise the geographic size of the area would bedisproportionately large.
The Dublin and Cities Electoral Area Boundary Committee will report and make recommendations in
relation to Dublin City, Cork City, Galway City, Limerick City, Waterford City, and Dùn-Laoghaire-Rathdown,Fingal and South Dublin County Councils. The Electoral Area Boundary Committee will report and make
recommendations in relation to the counties outside of Dublin City, and the borough councils of Drogheda
and Sligo and the town councils of Bray and Dundalk, all of which are currently divided into local electoral
areas.
The Committees now invite submissions on the matters referred to above. Submissions may be sent by e-
mail to [email protected] or by post to Room 2.03, Custom House Dublin 1, and should
be addressed to –
Secretary
Dublin and Cities Electoral Area Boundary Committee
or
Secretary
Electoral Area Boundary Committee
as appropriate, to arrive no later than 14 March 2008. All submissions will be made available on the website
of the Committees (www.electoralareaCommittees.ie) as soon as they are received.
Further information, including full terms of reference, is available from John O’Farrell, telephone 01 888 2092.
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APPENDIX III
List of Submissions
Political Parties
Achill Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil Ard Comhairle
Fianna Fáil, Ballaghaderreen Comhairle Ceanntair, Co. Roscommon
Fianna Fáil, Ballinamore Comhairle Ceanntair, County Leitrim
Fianna Fáil, Ballinrobe Comhairle Ceanntair, County Mayo
Fianna Fáil, Dingle Cumann, County Kerry
Fianna Fáil, Gorey, County Wexford
Fianna Fáil Group, Kilkenny County Kilkenny
Fianna Fáil Group, Wexford County Council
Fianna Fáil, Rathangan Cumann, County Kildare
Fianna Fáil, Templemartin Cumann, County Cork
Fine Gael
Fine Gael, County Executive, Cavan
Fine Gael, Mayo Constituency Executive
Green Party, Bray, County Wicklow
Green Party, County Meath
Labour/Green Parties Group, Kilkenny County Council
Sinn Féin, Cavan County Council Members
Sinn Féin, Comhairle Ceantair Lughai
Sinn Féin, North Kerry
The Labour Party
The Labour Party, Laurence Gate Branch, Drogheda, County Louth
Public Representatives
Mr. Niall Collins T.D.
Mr. Michael D'Arcy T.D.
Mr. Frank Feighan T.D.
Senator Dominic Hannigan
Councillor Malcolm Byrne, Gorey Town Council
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Councillor Caroline Burrell, Bray Town Council
Councillor John Carey, Waterford County Council
Councillor Frank Chambers, Mayo County Council
Councillor Dan Cowman, Waterford County Council
Councillor Michael Connor-Scarteen, Kerry County Council
Councillor Pat Daly, Waterford County Council
Councillor Dervill Dolan, Offaly County Council
Councillor Tom Feighery, Offaly County Council
Councillor Seamus Cosai Fitzgerald, Kerry County Council
Councillor Daragh Fitzpatrick, Kildare County Council
Councillor Mary Greene, Waterford County Council
Councillor Connie Hanniffy, Offaly County Council
Councillor Noel Harrington, Cork County Council
Councillor Mary Hoade, Galway County Council
Councillor Lorraine Hynes, Carlow County Council
Councillor James Joyce, Galway County Council
Councillor P J Kavanagh, Carlow County Council
Councillor Fergie Kehoe, Wexford County Council
Councillor Frank Maher, Louth County Council & Drogheda Borough Council
Councillor Joe MacDonald, Carlow County Council
Councillor Michael McNamara, Mayo County Council
Councillor Alan Mitchell, Longford County Council
Councillor Aindiras Moynihan, Cork County Council
Councillor Paddy O'Callaghan, Waterford County Council
Councillor Paddy O' Rourke, Leitrim County Council
Councillor Michael D. O' Shea, Kerry County Council
Councillor Tim O' Leary, Kerry County Council
Councillor Lola O' Sullivan, Waterford County Council
Councillor Anne Marie Power, Waterford County Council
Councillor Bryan Reilly, Meath County Council
Councillor Katie Ridge, Kildare County Council
Councillor John Ryan, Wicklow County Council
Councillor Darren Scully, Kildare County Council
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Local Authorities
Drogheda Borough Council
Ennis Town Council
Kildare County Council
Leitrim County Council
Roscommon County Council
Sligo Borough Council
Tramore Town Council
Tullamore Town Council
Waterford County Council
Westmeath County Council
Wexford County Council
Organisations
Aglish Development Association, County Waterford
Allenwood Gaelic Football Club, Naas, County Kildare
Association of County and City Councils
Athea Community Council Limited, County Limerick
Athenry Community Council Trust Limited, County Galway
Ballinrobe Community Development Council, County Mayo
Ballinhassig Tidy Towns Committee, County Cork
Blessington and District Forum, County Wicklow
Carragaline Macra na Feírme, County Cork
Castleisland Community and Business Association, County Kerry
Clontibret Development Association, County Monaghan
Dromineer and District Development Association, North Tipperary
Dromore West Community Enhancement Group Limited, County Sligo
Glencorrib-Kilroe Development Council, County Mayo
Group of Residents from Arva, County Cavan
Lough Gowna Development Association, County Cavan
Lough Sheelin Angling Trout Protection Association, County Cavan
Kilkishen Community Council, County Clare
Kilmaley Meitheal Parish Development Committee Limited
Mid-East Regional Authority, County Offices, Station Road, County Wicklow
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Mostrim Parish Identity Group, County Longford
Mullahoran Parish Council
Newport and District Development Company Limited, County Mayo
Newtownmountkennedy Tidy Towns Association, County Wicklow
O'Callaghan's Mills Community Council, County Clare
Tracton Community Alert, County Cork
Individuals
Cormac Bohan, Ashfield, North Road, Drogheda, County Louth
Trish Forde Brennan, County Limerick
Michael Burke, Convent Road, Ballinrobe, County Mayo
Dermot Campion, Garranroe, Moyne, Thurles, County Tipperary
Dan Carroll, Castle Avenue, Muskerry Estait, Ballincollig, County Cork
Michael Clarke, Main Street, Dromore West, County Sligo
Noel Conway, Killoe, County Longford
Timmy Conway, Thomastown, Naas, County Kildare
Paraic Cosgrove, Cloontakilla, Bangor Ellis, Ballina, County Mayo
Pat Costello, Kildimo Village, County Limerick
Paraic Conroy, Finney, County Mayo
Jim Cuddy, Lydican, Claregalway, County Galway
Michael J. Deane, Glenamoy, Ballina, County Mayo
Eoin Dillon, Tyone, Nenagh, County Tipperary
Michael Duffy, Kilbride, Finney, County Mayo
Michael J Duffy & Others, Ballintubber, County Mayo
John Egan, Finney, County Mayo
Tommy Egan, Finney, County Mayo
Jonathan Fitzgerald, Baile Caneen, Glens, Dingle, County Kerry
Jim Fleming, The Swan House, The Swan, County Laois
Brigid Fox, Myshall, County Carlow
Pat Gallagher, County Manager, Offaly County Council
Gerry Garvey, Liscolvin, High Street, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon
Jim Gilna, Woodford, Laytown, County Meath
Albert Glynn, Glan, Kilcogy, County Cavan
Sean Hallinan, Parks, Clogher, Claremorris, County Mayo
Brendan Heneghan, Terenure, Dublin
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Johnny Joyce, County Mayo
Michael Joyce, County Mayo
Sean Keogh, Myshall, County Carlow
James Lawless, Naas, County Kildare
Padraig Loughrey, Killoe, County Longford
Noel Lynch, Macroom, County Cork
Sean Lyons, County Mayo
Michael Mayling, Little Acre, Killeshin Road, Carlow, County Carlow
Antóin MacGearailt, Na Traiceanna, An Daingean, Contae Chiarrai
George McCarney, Carlow, County Carlow
John McAteer, Main Street, Milford, County Donegal
J.C. McClafferty, County Donegal
Sean McClafferty, Carrigart Lower, Letterkenny, County Donegal
Dan McSweeney, Bandon, County Cork
Nevan McCartin, Main Street, Newowngore, County Leitrim
Garreth McDaid, Woodcairn, Drumleague, County Leitrim
Tom McCormack, Killoe, County Longford
Michael McKeon, Rosevale, Drogheda, County Louth
Anne McHale, Killavalla, County Mayo
Catherine Murphy, Leixlip Park, Leixlip, County Kildare
Richard Murphy, GWS Co-operative, Ballyglass, County Mayo
William Murphy, Galbally, Curracloe, Enniscorthy, County Wexford
Joe Nestor, Ballyglass, County Mayo
Sean Nestor, Belcarra, Castlebar, County Mayo
Gerald O' Connor, Skreen, County Sligo
Dr. Tony O' Donnell, Drumcree Court, Kildare Town, County Kildare
Donal O h-Ealaithe, County Cork
Pat O' Shea, Acres, Annascaul, County Kerry
Peter O' Rourke, Knocklonegad, Garryhill, Bagenalstown, County Carlow
Eugene O' Neill, Carrigeencor, Dromahair, County Leitrim
Terry O’Niadh, County Manager, North tipperary County Council
Danny Owens, County Offaly
Patrick Pidgeon, Blessington, County Wicklow
Mary B. Prendergast, Belcarra, County Mayo
Seamus Rodgers, Ard na Mara, Annagry, Letterkenny, County Donegal
Eoin Seymour, Annaghbeg, Ballycommon, Nenagh, County Tipperary
Joe Shannon, Mahanagh, Cloonloo, County Sligo
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Marc Sheehan, Knockaneowen, Coachford, County Cork
Eilish Smyth, Ballygall Parade, Dublin 11
Marian Smyth, Graiguecullen, County Carlow
Mike Sweeney, Cobh, County Cork
Sean Tansey, Adspialda, Gurteen, County Sligo
Máire Bean Uí Chonchúir, An Caladh, Sráid an Trá, An Daingean, Contae Chiarraí
Michael Varley, Drumsheel Lower, Cong, County Mayo
P J Walsh, Myshall, County Carlow
Padraic Walsh, Breaffy, County Mayo
Tommie Walsh, County Mayo
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APPENDIX IV
Recent History of Boundary Reviews
1985
In 1985, the Government established two non-statutory Commissions to advise on
the revision of representation at local level – one in respect of Dublin City and County
and one in respect of County and County borough Coucils outside of Dublin. The
County and County Borough Electoral Area Boundary Commission had in its terms of
reference :-
1. To recommend revisions to the representation on County Councils and
County Borough Councils outside Dublin, with a view to ensuring a
reasonable relationship between population and representation within each
local authority without reducing the representation of any electoral area.
2. To consult with relevant local authorities in relation to extending the County
Boroughs Cork and Limerick and constituting a County Borough in the
Borough of Galway and to recommend appropriate representation. In the
event of no extensions being agreed the level of representation of the existing
County Boroughs would remain unchanged and the new Galway County
Borough would have 15 seats
3. The key criteria to be employed by the commission to be
a. where a reasonable relationship exists between the 1981 population and
representation to leave boundaries unchanged
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b. where representation levels are outside the limits to re-balance by,
firstly, applying minimal boundary change taking due account of
preserving natural communities and the hinterlands of population
centres and, secondly, of the desirability, where it may be possible to do
so of aligning electoral area boundaries with Dáil constituency
boundaries.
c. In cases where limited boundary changes cannot achieve the required
balance and extensive disturbance of boundaries could be minimised by
adding one or more seats in combination with or in substitution for
boundary changes, to recommend the addition of one or two councillors
with due regard to the undesirability of adding an excessive number of
additional councillors in any county.
d. Where the number of councillors representing an area equals or
exceeds eight, to recommend sub-division in to electoral areas of no
less than four members.
1998
Two Electoral Boundary Committees established under the Local Government Act
1991 carried out a further review of local electoral areas in 1998. One Committee
dealt with electoral areas in Dublin City as well as the counties of Dun Laoghaire-
Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin, while the other Committee dealt with -
(a) the cities of Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Galway
(b) all counties
(c) eight borough and urban district councils
Both Committees’ terms of reference were quite similar to those of the present review
and based their work on the 1996 Census.
The Minister made the necessary orders to implement the recommendations of both
Committees and two local elections (i.e. 1999 and 2004) have taken place since
then.
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APPENDIX V
Maps showing electoral areas decided in 1998
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