Dublin City Council is the democratically elected local authority governing Dublin, Ireland, and was founded on 25 October 1840. The council is the largest local council in Ireland with 63 elected members, headquartered at Civic Offices Wood Quay Dublin 8. Until 2001, the authority was known as Dublin Corporation.
The council is responsible for public housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment. The council provides essential municipal services including urban planning, housing, transportation, waste management, and community development. With approximately 2,433 employees as of March 2026, Dublin City Council delivers comprehensive local governance across the city.
Recent Leadership
Lord Mayor Daryl Barron (Fianna Fáil) and Chief Executive Richard Shakespeare lead the organization.
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