Opposition give a guarded welcome to Taoiseach's pledge to restore local councils

'There’s no point restoring them if they don’t have powers and resources': Sinn Féin and Social Democrats respond to Micheál Martin's interview in the 'Irish Examiner'

Sinn Féin Cork North Central TD Thomas Gould said councils should be restored before the next local elections in 2029. File picture: Brian Lawless/PA 

Any restoration of town councils  across the country must ensure that local councillors are provided with adequate powers, opposition TDs have said. 

Both Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats have cautiously welcomed the Taoiseach saying he intends to restore town councils in the next three to four years.