While local government in Ireland has limited powers in comparison with other countries, the council has responsibility for planning, roads, sanitation, libraries, street lighting, parks, and a number of other important functions. Cork City Council has 31 elected members representing six electoral wards. The members are affiliated to the following political parties: Fine Gael (5 members), Fianna Fáil (10 members), Sinn Féin (8 members), Anti-Austerity Alliance (3 members), Workers' Party (1 member), Independents (4 members). Certain councillors are co-opted to represent the city at the South-West Regional Authority. A new Lord Mayor of Cork is chosen in a vote by the elected members of the council under a D'Hondt system count. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who takes care of roads and sanitation in Cork? ANS1 local government QSN2 How many wards make up Cork? ANS2 six electoral wards QSN3 What is the most well represented ward in Cork? ANS3 Fianna Fáil (10 members) QSN4 Which party has the least amount of members? ANS4 Workers' Party QSN5 How is a mayor chosen in Cork? ANS5 vote by the elected members of the council under a D'Hondt system count