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
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