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Local authorities are widely involved in cultural policy and management throughout the country working closely with central agencies such as the arts Council, employing full-time Arts Officers and publishing strategies on a regular basis.
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Since 2000 local government and local development agencies operate together under the umbrella of local government and are responsible for proposing and implementing strategies for economic, social and cultural development within each county.
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Prior to the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898 the administration of local affairs in Ireland was undemocratic and in a state of chaos with policy decisions made at a distance in London mostly serving the interests of landowners.
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