Governance

You have the right to request environmental information from us, even if it’s not usually published or available elsewhere.

Information on local laws adopted by the Council to regulate activities and promote community wellbeing.

Mandatory policy and procedures for the protection and safeguarding of children.  

Galway County Council protects your personal data. Learn about your rights under GDPR and how to request access or changes to your information.

Details of the Designated Public Officials of the Council and the Lobbying Act 2015.

The ethics framework for local government in Ireland promotes integrity, transparency, and accountability through a code of conduct and oversight by an ethics registrar.

How to request access to records held by the Council under the Freedom of Information Act.

An independent function that reviews the Council's internal controls, policies and processes.

Information and contact details relating to Protected Disclosures.

Outlines the Council’s legal duty to promote equality, prevent discrimination, and protect human rights in service delivery and employment.

Galway County Council operates closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems to help ensure the safety and security of staff, visitors and property, and to assist An Garda Síochána in the prevention and detection of crime.