Louth TD Introduces Bill Seeking to Give Drogheda City Status - 12/05/2026
A Louth TD has introduced a bill to the Dáil which seeks to give Drogheda city status. Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne presented the Local Government (Cities) Bill 2026 as part of the first stage of the legislative process.The bill would see the Local Electoral Area of Drogheda Urban officially renamed as the Municipal District of Drogheda City.It also seeks to amend the Local Government Act 2001 so that other towns may also acquire city status in the future.In introducing the bill, Deputy Byrne said that everyone in Drogheda is in favour of its passing.Deputy Byrne joined us on The Agenda this…
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