A recent @COE Report confirmed Ireland’s #localgov system has a limited share of public services under their own responsibility & limited own resources. More powers need to be given to #Councils & local #Councillors to make decisions closest to our citizens. #Ready4Reform.

A recent European report calls out the growing imbalance between elected #Councillors & chief executives in local authorities. This leads to a democratic deficit in local decision making that affects our citizens, we need to give powers back to local #Councillors #Ready4Reform.

An #AILG delegation led by President Cllr. Gail Dunne will contribute at the Seanad Consultation Committee today on the Future of Local Democracy. We are hopeful that the outcome of this committee will assist us in achieving a fundamental review of #localgov in Ireland #ReadyforReform

#AILG delegation led by President Cllr. Gail Dunne outside Leinster House today in advance of contributing at the Seanad Consultation Committee on the future of Local democracy. #ReadyforReform

President Cllr. Gail Dunne welcomed a large turnout today in Limerick for our #AILG training module for #councillors focusing on annual declarations, donations, code of conduct & LRA. Special thanks to Cavan County Council elected member John Paul Feeley‎ who delivered one of the presentations.

I am currently awaiting a transplant. The Human Tissue Bill that was passed in the Oireachtas yesterday will help people like me & my family by offering a soft opt-out system of consent for organ donation. Donation will be deemed unless a person opts out. Sharing my story. 👇

A really productive Executive meeting in the Nenagh MD Council Chamber of Tipperary County Council earlier today to discuss & advance key #localgov issues on behalf of #councillors - thanks to Cathaoirleach Cllr Ger Darcy, Cllr. Fitzgerald & staff for the warm welcome !

📈 Respect for local democracy is eroding with rising levels of abuse and intimidation towards local public representatives. The safety of #Councillors is paramount to the health of our local democracy. #SafetyForCouncillors Read AILG's report below⬇️ bit.ly/3Tgywqs

“It’s unacceptable when people start going into threatening behaviour.. it’s stopping people getting involved in local politics.” President Cllr. Gail Dunne highlights the issue of abuse towards #councillors and the need for civility in political discourse to Drivetime RTE

Our recent AILG survey revealed alarming statistics about the abuse, threats, & intimidation faced by #councillors in Ireland. Receiving abuse should never be accepted as 'part of the job' for public representatives. Link to the full report ⬇️ bit.ly/3Tgywqs

Great to canvass with Cllr. Gail Dunne & Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP in Wicklow town for the Local & European elections. Big focus on delivering affordability in housing, enhanced public transport for commuters & investment in local community facilities 🔵🟡

Quick update from Brittas Day in #Wicklow this morning. Had a great night at Cllr Cllr. Gail Dunne’s campaign launch last night in Wicklow Town. Now on the way to South Kilkenny to meet with two amazing new Fianna Fáil #LE24 candidates Jenny Catt and Maria Wall ⚫️🟡

In TheJournal.ie I set out the challenges for legislators when it comes to the issue of hate speech and incitement to violence. I hope this article gives some insight into the current debate.

The first panel discussion of #FFArdFheis24 'Health, Mental Health & Older People: Delivering Universal Healthcare' is underway. With Stephen Donnelly, Mary Butler TD, Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Aindrias Moynihan TD, Cllr. Gail Dunne and Cllr. Teresa Costello.

Great start to 82ú Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis. Health, Mental Health and Older People took central stage with lived experience central to the policy discussion. #FFArdFheis24 #NoHealthwithoutMentalHeath @DonnellyStephen Micheál Martin Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee Aindrias Moynihan TD Cllr. Gail Dunne

#AILG President Cllr. Gail Dunne showcasing a 12 banner exhibition on the 125th anniversary of Irish Local Government by Wicklow County Council . Some excellent information dating back to the first 1899 local elections, including the first Wicklow women to be elected in #localgov.

AILG's recently launched Local Government Manifesto focuses on the real issues impacting local democracy, including the need for decentralisation, housing, climate action, and gender and diversity. bit.ly/4bDL7f5 🗳️ #LocalElections2024 #LocalGovernment #AILGManifesto

Congratulations to Gail Dunne, elected to Wicklow County Council. #LE24

Huge congratulations to Cllr. Kieran O' Hanlon from Limerick Council - Comhairle Luimnigh who was elected President of AILG at the Association's AGM in the Mullingar Park Hotel - wishing you a successful term and look forward to working with you for the year ahead! Darragh O'Brien Alan Dillon