Review of electoral areas in Cork; Same number of councillors after boundary adjustment

A review of the local electoral areas in Cork city and county has been announced as the Government prepares legislation to give effect to the first extension of the city’s boundary in more than 50-years.

However, there will be no change to the number of councillors in both the city and county councils ahead of the 2019 local elections.

Despite the city’s population set to increase by up to 100,000, Cork City Council will retain 31 seats. Cork County Council will still have 55 seats.