Abstract The evolution of the territorial structure of Ireland’s system of local government during the period of colonial rule by England is outlined. The independence period saw little change in this structure until the abolition of municipal-level government in 2014, reflecting the very marginal role of devolved administration in Ireland’s political system. The creation and functioning of regional-level administrative systems, mainly related to the management of EU Structural Fund expenditure, are reviewed. Regional assemblies, established in 2015, have the role of preparing regional strategies under the 2018 National Planning Framework. Ongoing problems arising from a mismatch between subnational governance systems and underlying socio-spatial structures are discussed.

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爱尔兰共和国地方治理的变化图

摘要 概述了英国殖民统治时期爱尔兰地方政府体制的地域结构演变。在 2014 年废除市级政府之前，独立时期这种结构几乎没有变化，这反映了权力下放管理在爱尔兰政治体系中的边缘作用。审查了主要与欧盟结构基金支出管理有关的区域级行政系统的创建和运作。地区议会成立于 2015 年，负责根据 2018 年国家规划框架制定地区战略。讨论了由于地方治理系统和潜在的社会空间结构之间的不匹配而引起的持续问题。