Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway’s city and county councillors are being urged to remain objective following the publication of a report which recommends merging the city and county council.
Gaeltacht Minister and Galway West/South Mayo TD Sean Kyne says councillors need to take the time to read the report before making up their minds.
The Galway Local Government Committee was established by then Minister for Local Government Alan Kelly in January 2015.
It was tasked with carrying out a review of local government arrangements in Galway City and County and to make recommendations for improvements.
The review examined the possible impacts of three scenarios – no change, an extension of the city boundary, or a total merger of the two local authorities.
The recommendation to merge the city and council has been met with mixed reactions from councillors.
A number of councillors believe a merger would have major negative consequences for the city and county.
Speaking to Keith Finnegan, Gaeltacht Minister and Galway West/South Mayo TD Sean Kyne, says councillors should take some time to read the document.