While local government in Ireland has limited powers in comparison with other countries, the council has responsibility for planning, roads, sanitation, libraries, street lighting, parks, and a number of other important functions. Cork City Council has 31 elected members representing six electoral wards. The members are affiliated to the following political parties: Fine Gael (5 members), Fianna Fáil (10 members), Sinn Féin (8 members), Anti-Austerity Alliance (3 members), Workers' Party (1 member), Independents (4 members). Certain councillors are co-opted to represent the city at the South-West Regional Authority. A new Lord Mayor of Cork is chosen in a vote by the elected members of the council under a D'Hondt system count.
While local government in Ireland has limited powers in comparison with other countries , the council has responsibility for planning , roads , sanitation , libraries , street lighting , parks , and a number of other important functions . Cork City Council has 31 elected members representing six electoral wards . The members are affiliated to the following political parties : Fine Gael ( 5 members ) , Fianna Fáil ( 10 members ) , Sinn Féin ( 8 members ) , Anti - Austerity Alliance ( 3 members ) , Workers ' Party ( 1 member ) , Independents ( 4 members ) . Certain councillors are co - opted to represent the city at the South - West Regional Authority . A new Lord Mayor of Cork is chosen in a vote by the elected members of the council under a D'Hondt system count .
What is the most well represented ward in Cork?
What is the most well represented ward in Cork ?
Fianna Fáil (10 members)
Fianna Fáil (10 members)