Clare Social Housing Chair Fears Local Authorities Becoming Irrelevant Due To Reduced Powers

The Chair of Clare’s Social Housing Committee fears local authorities could be made irrelevant if their powers continue to be diminished. A new Council of Europe report has described Ireland as “one of the most centralised countries in Europe”, citing local authorities’ limited decision-making powers, insufficient financial resources and restricted autonomy as concerns. The role […]

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