Local Government Act, 2001

Changing of name of street situated in one local authority area.

192.—(1) A local authority may by resolution adopt a proposal to change the name of a street in its functional area to a proposed new name.

(2) The street to which the proposal referred to in subsection (1) relates shall be described in that proposal by reference to a map or otherwise.

(3) Where a local authority adopts a proposal under subsection (1), it shall seek, in accordance with regulations made by the Minister under section 196 , the consent of the majority of the qualified electors in the street to the proposed new name.

(4) Where a majority of the qualified electors consent to the proposed new name, the Cathaoirleach of the local authority concerned shall make a declaration confirming such consent and specifying the proposed new name and the date on which it comes into operation.

(5) A declaration made by the Cathaoirleach of a local authority under subsection (4) shall be in such form, as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Minister under section 196 .

(6) Section 196 applies to this section, as appropriate.