Membership

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An Chomhairle's members are appointed by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the nomination of specified organisations, for a five-year term.

The Chair of An Chomhairle is appointed by the Minister in consultation with the Minister for Education and Science.

The current Council took office in 2008.

Chairman

Senator Mark Dearey

Members

Nominees of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
Cllr. Pat McMahon
Cllr. Cora Long

Nominee of the Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland
Cllr. Jim Darcy

Nominee of the Association of County and City Councils
Cllr. Billy Cameron

Nominees of the Higher Education Authority
Mr. Jim Foran
Mr. Paul Sheehan
Ms. Gerardine Moloney

Nominees of the Library Association of Ireland
Ms. Fionnuala Hanrahan
Mr. Pat McMahon

Nominee of the Local Authority Members' Association
Cllr. Michael Abbey

Nominee of the Board of the National Library of Ireland
Ms. Colette O'Flaherty

Nominee of the Board of Trinity College, Dublin
Mr. Robin Adams