Louth County Council Comhairle Contae Lú | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Kevin Callan, Ind | |
Structure | |
Seats | 29 |
Political groups |
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Elections | |
Last election | 7 June 2024 |
Motto | |
Irish: Lugh sáimh-ioldánach "Lugh equally skilled in many arts" | |
Meeting place | |
County Hall, Dundalk | |
Website | |
Official website |
Louth County Council (Irish: Comhairle Contae Lú) is the local authority of County Louth, Ireland. As a county council, it is governed by the Local Government Act 2001. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment.[1] The council has 29 elected members. Elections are held every five years and are by single transferable vote. The head of the council has the title of Cathaoirleach (chairperson). The current Cathaoirleach is Kevin Callan. The county administration is headed by a chief executive, David Conway. The county town is Dundalk.