of the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland and its effects. Local government and politics As of 1 June 2014, Waterford City and County Council is the local government authority for the local government area of Waterford City and County. The authority was formed following the merger of the local government areas of the county of Waterford and the city of Waterford under the Local Government Reform Act 2014, and succeeded the functions of Waterford City Council and Waterford County Council. The local authority is responsible for certain local services such as sanitation, planning and real-estate development, libraries, the collection of automobile taxation, local roads and social housing. For elections to Dáil Éireann, the county is represented by the 4-seat constituency of Waterford. For European elections, the city and county are part of the 5-seat South constituency. Gaeltacht is a Gaeltacht area in Co. Waterford, consisting of the parish of and . is located from the town of Dungarvan, has a population of 1,816 people (Census 2016) and encompasses a geographical area of 62 km2. According to Census 2016 the percentage of daily Irish speakers in was 45.6%. See also High Sheriff of County Waterford Lord Lieutenant of Waterford List of abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland (County Waterford) Saint Declan Limerick–Rosslare railway line References External links Waterford City and County Council website – Official Waterford Tourism website Waterford Waterford Waterford