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Electoral Area Boundary Committee

Report

2008

An Coiste um Theorainneacha Toghlimistéir

Tuarascáil

2008

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Report

2008

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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


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

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Are

as

7 S

eat

ers

6 S

eat

ers

5 S

eat

ers

4 S

eat

ers

3 S

eat

ers

Ele

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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

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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

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Number of

Members

Population

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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



2006

Population

Number of

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Population

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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


member within County Cavan, the Committee recommends: -


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

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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


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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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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



2006

Population

Number of

Members

Population

Per Member

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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


member within County Clare, the Committee recommends: -


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).


3.1. 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

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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


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


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


member within the County Cork Northern Division, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2.1. Fermoy 4-seats; Kanturk 4-seats; and Mallow 5-seats.


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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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




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


member within the County Cork Southern Division, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2.1. Bandon 3-seats; Blarney 4-seats; Carrigaline 6-seats; Macroom 4-seats;

and Midleton 6-seats.


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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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




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


member within the County Cork Western Division, the Committee recommends: -


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

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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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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



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


member within County Donegal, the Committee recommends: -


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).


3.1. 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


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.

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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



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


member within County Galway, the Committee recommends: -


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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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


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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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



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


member within County Kerry, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2.1. Dingle 3-seats; Killarney 7-seats; Killorglin 5-seats; Listowel 5-seats; and

Tralee 7-seats.

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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


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.


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


member within County Kildare, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2.1. 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.


3.1. 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

Athy

Clane

Kildare Naas

CelbridgeCARBURY

USK

KILL

KILDARE

GRANEY

GILLTOWN

ATHYRURAL

MAYNOOTH

CLANE

CLONCURRY

BALRAHEEN

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

THOMASTOWN

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

MORRISTOWNBILLER

WINDMILLCROSS

DROICHEADNUA RURAL

FEIGHCULLEN

BALLYMOREEUSTACE

BALLYBRACKAN

BALLAGHMOON

JOHNSTOWN

POLLARDSTOWN

LEIXLIP

DROICHEADNUA TOWN

ATHYURBAN

County Kildare

Electoral Area

Electoral Division

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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



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: -


1.1. 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.


2.1. 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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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


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


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.


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


member within County Laois, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2.1. Borris-in-Ossory 6-seats; Emo 4-seats; Luggacurren 4-seats; Mountmellick

4-Seats; and Portlaoise 7-seats.


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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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



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


member within the County Leitrim, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2.1. Ballinamore 5-seats; Carrick-on-Shannon 7-seats; Dromahaire 5-seats; and

Manorhamilton 5-seats.


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

Dromahair

Manorhamilton

Ballinamore

Carrick-On-Shannon

RINN

GLENCAR

BEIHY

KILLARGA

MELVIN

MOHILL

GLENANIFF

SRAMORE

GLENADE

LEITRIM

MAHANAGH

YUGAN

GLENBOY

DRUMAHAIRE

DRUMOD

LURGANBOY

ARIGNA

MOHER

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GARADICE

ROOSKY

ROWAN

DRUMSNA

CLOONE

CATTAN

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KINLOUGH

BELHAVEL

TULLAGHAN

MUNAKILL

KILTYCLOGHER

DRUMKEERAN

AGHANLISH

MANORHAMILTON

FENAGH

GARVAGH

GOWEL

GLENFARN

BARNAMEENAGH

GUBACREENY

AGHAVAS

RIVERSTOWN

CORRALA

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CLOONCLARE

CASHEL

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BREANDRUM

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County Leitrim

Electoral Area

Electoral Division

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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



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


member within County Limerick, the Committee recommends: -


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.


3.1. Adare 7-seats; Castleconnell 7-seats; Kilmallock 5-seats; Newcastle

5-seats; and Rathkeale 4-seats.


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Population

Number of

Members

Population

per Member

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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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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



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


member within County Longford, the Committee recommends the following: -


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.


2.1. Ballymahon 6-seats; Drumlish 4-seats; Granard 4-seats; and Longford 7-

seats.


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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Electoral Division

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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



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.


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


member within County Louth, the Committee recommends: -


1.1. Barronstown and Creggan Upper (total population 1,331) from the Dundalk

Carlingford to the Dundalk South electoral area.


2.1. Ardee 5-seats; Drogheda East 6-seats; Drogheda West 4-seats; Dundalk

Carlingford 5-seats; and Dundalk South 6-seats.


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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County Louth

Electoral Area

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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



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


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


member within County Mayo, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2.1. 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.


3.1. Ballina 6-seats; Belmullet 4-seats; Castlebar 7-seats; Claremorris 6-seats;

Swinford 4-seats; and Westport 4-seats.

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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


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.

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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



boundary of Drogheda Borough to include a small part of the electoral division of St.


only. The total population of this area is 826 persons, which has been discounted

from the tables that follow.


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


member within County Meath, the Committee recommends: -


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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2.1. Dunshaughlin 7-seats; Kells 5-seats; Navan 7-seats; Slane 6-seats; and

Trim 4-seats.


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


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



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


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


member within County Monaghan, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2.1. Carrickmacross 5-seats; Castleblayney 4-seats; Clones 4-seats; and

Monaghan 7-seats.


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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Electoral Division

116


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



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


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


member within County Offaly, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2.1. Birr 4-seats; Edenderry 6-seats; Ferbane 4-seats; and Tullamore 7-seats.


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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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



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


member within County Roscommon, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2.1. 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).


3.1. Athlone 6-seats; Castlerea 7-seats; Boyle 4-seats; Roscommon 5-seats; and

Strokestown 4-seats.

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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


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.

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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



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


member within County Sligo, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2.1. Ballymote 4-seats; Dromore 4-seats; Sligo Drumcliff 6-seats; Sligo Strandhill

7-seats; and Tobercurry 4-seats.


2006

Population

Number of

Members

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per Member

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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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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



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


member within North Tipperary, the Committee recommends: -


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.


3.1. Borrisokane 6-seats; Nenagh 5-seats; Templemore 5-seats; Thurles 5-seats.

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2006

Population

Number of

Members

Population

per Member

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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


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



2006

Population

Number of

Members

Population

per Member

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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


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


member within South Tipperary, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2006

Population

Number of

Members

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per Member

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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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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



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


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


member within County Waterford, the Committee recommends: -


1.1. Ballyheeny, Clashmore, Dromore and Keereen (total population 1,372) from

Dungarvan to Lismore electoral area.


2.1. A new electoral area of Comeragh to be created by amalgamating the

existing electoral areas of Suir and Kilmacthomas.


3.1. Dungarvan 6-seats; Lismore 4-seats; Comeragh 6-seats; Tramore 7-seats.


2006

Population

Number of

Members

Population

per Member

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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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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



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


member within County Westmeath, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2.1. Athlone 6-seats; Coole 4-seats; Kilbeggan 4-seats; Mullingar East 4-seats;

and Mullingar West 5-seats.


2006

Population

Number of

Members

Population

per Member

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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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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



2006

Population

Number of

Members

Population

per Member

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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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member within County Wexford, the Committee recommends: -


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.


2.1. Enniscorthy 5-seats; Gorey 5-seats; New Ross 4-seats; and Wexford 7

seats.


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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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



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.

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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



boundary of Drogheda borough to include a small part of the electoral division of St.


only. The total population of this area is 826 persons, which has been added to the

tables below.


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


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.


2.1. 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.


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

DroghedaBorough

ElectoralArea

BoroughBoundary

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Sligo Borough



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.


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


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


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.


2.1. 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.


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


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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



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.


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


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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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

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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



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.


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


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


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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


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


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


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


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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