– Calleary Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Dara Calleary says the Government is being forced into reviewing its flawed decision to abolish Town Councils.  Following a Parliamentary Question from Fianna Fáil, it’s emerged that a Government Review Group has been set up to investigate the impact of the new municipal districts on towns. Deputy Calleary commented, “The Government’s decision to abolish Town Councils last year was extremely short sighted and has resulted in the abolition of Ballina, Westport and Castlebar Town Councils – all of which played important roles in their respective communities.  This move has led to the disenfranchisement of certain special interests, which have now become lost within … Continue reading Govt review must re-instate Town Councils