More Power To You

The campaign to reclaim the role of local authorities and local democracy

Local Government touches every aspect of our daily lives and affects every citizen – young and old alike. It affects our schools, our homes, our public parks. It’s in our work, our play and our recreation.

Local Power Pledge

Take the Local Power Pledge to call for the full implementation of our simple five point action plan on local democracy, housing, waste, water and energy. Click here to take the pledge.

A Road Map for the Future

The nature of our society is rapidly changing. Technology and social changes mean the way in which we work and live are constantly evolving. Strengthening Ireland’s local government offers us the unique opportunity to establish a new and better system of local government – one which truly reflects and represents the changing and diverse nature of our society.

Download the campaign case statement HERE and our campaign leaflet HERE.

Report: Democracy Works If You Let It

Research paper by Dr Mary Murphy of Maynooth University

1. DEMOCRACY

Introduce directly elected mayors and a new town council system. Provide adequate investment and independent funding powers for local authorities.

2. WASTE

Establish a regulator for household waste collection and enable local authorities to re-enter bin collection services.

3. WATER

Hold a referendum to enshrine public ownership of water in our constitution and establish a local authority water customer service to protect the right to

4. HOUSING

Establish a new, local authority led, cost rental public housing model and increase investment in existing local authority maintenance and retro-fitting schemes.

5. ENERGY

Enable local authorities to lead micro generation and community ownership of renewable energy projects and establish a primary role for local government in setting carbon