Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 984: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the mounting confusion with regard to the spelling of Lehinch, County Clare, the more acceptable and popular form of Lahinch will be recognised by Ordnance Survey Ireland; the way this world recognised placename, which is commonly known as Lahinch, would be officially called Lahinch, County Clare on all maps, sign posts and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11951/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I have no role in relation to Ordnance Survey Ireland, which is a State body under the aegis of the Minister for Finance.

The law currently in force in relation to the changing of town placenames is set out in the Local Government Act 1946, as amended. This provides that a local authority may, with the consent of the majority of qualified electors, apply to the Government to make an order changing the name of a town.

Revised reply received on 9 April 2008.

I have no role in relation to Ordnance Survey Ireland, which is a State body under the aegis of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

The law currently in force in relation to the changing of town placenames is set out in the Local Government Act 1946, as amended. This provides that a local authority may, with the consent of the majority of qualified electors, apply to the Government to make an order changing the name of a town.