Government and politics in Border (Northern and Western, Ireland): official figures
The Border region is covered by 5 local authorities: Cavan County Council, Donegal County Council, Leitrim County Council, Monaghan County Council and Sligo County Council.
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- The Border region is part of the Northern and Western Region, whose Northern and Western Regional Assembly (21 members, headquarters in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon) has been the regional tier of government since 1 January 2015. Source: Office of the Attorney General, Irish Statute Book · saved copy
- The councils of the Border region appoint 11 of the 21 members of the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (52%), while the area holds 46% of the region's Census 2022 population. Source: Office of the Attorney General, Irish Statute Book · saved copy
- That works out at one regional assembly member for every 38,134 residents of the Border region, the fewest of 8 NUTS 3 regions. Source: Office of the Attorney General, Irish Statute Book · saved copy
- Within the Border region, Donegal County Council has the largest delegation to the Northern and Western Regional Assembly, with 3 members appointed from among its councillors; Cavan County Council appoints 2, Leitrim County Council appoints 2, Monaghan County Council appoints 2, Sligo County Council appoints 2. Source: Office of the Attorney General, Irish Statute Book · saved copy
How Border compares with other regional areas in Ireland
Regional Assembly members appointed by the area's councils (2014)
Border ranks 2 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Regional Assembly members appointed by the area's councils |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dublin | 16 |
| 2 | Border | 11 |
| 3 | Mid-East | 11 |
| 4 | West | 10 |
| 5 | South-West | 10 |
| 6 | South-East | 9 |
| 7 | Mid-West | 8 |
Residents per Regional Assembly member (Census 2022) (2022)
Border ranks 8 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Residents per Regional Assembly member (Census 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | South-West | 74,061 |
| 3 | Mid-East | 69,469 |
| 4 | Mid-West | 63,171 |
| 5 | South-East | 50,823 |
| 6 | West | 48,597 |
| 7 | Midland | 39,750 |
| 8 | Border | 38,134 |
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Sources
- Office of the Attorney General, Irish Statute Book: S.I. No. 573 of 2014: Local Government Act 1991 (Regional Assemblies) (Establishment) Order 2014, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b6dea72d3d80…)
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