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Local authorities are widely involved in cultural policy and management throughout the country working closely with central agencies such as the arts Council, employing full-time Arts Officers and publishing strategies on a regular basis.
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As a result of the 1999 referendum, Local Government is now positively recognised and supported in the most fundamental formulation of our law - Bunreacht na hÉireann.
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Prior to the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898 the administration of local affairs in Ireland was undemocratic and in a state of chaos with policy decisions made at a distance in London mostly serving the interests of landowners.
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