Cathaoirleach and Mayor's Statement

It is a great privilege for us as Cathaoirleach and Mayor of Kilkenny County & City Council's to introduce the Annual Report for 2009. This report outlines the Local Authorities many and varied activities throughout the City and County across all services. We are mindful as Cathaoirleach and Mayor that this report is being prepared during one of the most challenging periods since the foundation of the state. We are acutely aware of how the difficult financial situation has impacted locally on the citizens and community of the County & City. (more....)

County Manager's Statement

I am pleased to be associated with the presentation of this Annual Report for the year 2009.

This report is a snapshot of the activities of Kilkenny County & Borough Council's for that year.

I wish to place on record my thanks and admiration for the efforts of elected members, management and staff of the two authorities in maintaining a high level of service delivery, to the people of the county and city, against a background of reduced resources. (more....)