Local Government Act, 1994
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 PART II Local Authority Membership  | ||
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 Eligibility for local authority membership.  |   
 5.—Every person being a citizen of Ireland or ordinarily resident in the State who has reached the age of 18 years and is not subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in section 6 shall be eligible for election or co-option to and membership of a local authority.  |