Government and politics in West (Northern and Western, Ireland): official figures
The West region is covered by 4 local authorities: Galway City Council, Galway County Council, Mayo County Council and Roscommon County Council.
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- The West 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 West region appoint 10 of the 21 members of the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (48%), while the area holds 54% 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 48,597 residents of the West region, the 3rd fewest of 8 NUTS 3 regions. Source: Office of the Attorney General, Irish Statute Book · saved copy
- Within the West region, Galway County Council has the largest delegation to the Northern and Western Regional Assembly, with 3 members appointed from among its councillors; Mayo County Council appoints 3, Galway City Council appoints 2, Roscommon County Council appoints 2. Source: Office of the Attorney General, Irish Statute Book · saved copy
How West compares with other regional areas in Ireland
Regional Assembly members appointed by the area's councils (2014)
West ranks 4 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)
West ranks 6 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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