![24th March 2022, AILG Annual Conference in Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncran Co Donegal AILG President Cllr. Nicholas Crossan pictured with guest speakers during Town Centre First discussion](https://ailg.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AILG-Annual-Training-Conference-33-1024x715.jpg)
AILG President Cllr. Nicholas Crossan pictured with guest speakers during Town Centre First discussion
![2nd April 2022, Navan Co. Meath AILG elected members currently enrolled in the UCC-AILG Climate Learning Program pictured attending in-person workshop as part of their studies](https://ailg.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/UCC-AILG-course-pic-1024x683.png)
AILG elected members currently enrolled in the UCC-AILG Climate Learning Program pictured attending in-person workshop as part of their studies
![6th November 2021 The Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, Co. Galway AILG President Cllr. Nicholas Crossan addresses Councillors at our Elected Members Training Programme on Mental Health & Well-Being and Briefing on the National Office for Suicide Prevention](https://ailg.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211106_124021-1024x768.jpg)
AILG President Cllr. Nicholas Crossan addresses Councillors at our Elected Members Training Programme on Mental Health & Well-Being and Briefing on the National Office for Suicide Prevention
![5TH MARCH 2020, LONGFORD ARMS HOTEL, CO. LONGFORD Councillors and Delegates in attendance for the Women’s Local Government Network Meeting at AILG Annual Conference 2020](https://ailg.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AILG-Annual-Conference-Training-2020-Womens-Conference-Pic-1024x683.png)
Councillors and Delegates in attendance for the Women’s Local Government Network Meeting at AILG Annual Conference 2020
![23rd September 2021 The Tower Hotel, Co. Waterford AILG Director Liam Kenny addresses Councillors at our Elected Members Training Programme](https://ailg.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20210918_115739-1024x768.jpg)
AILG Director Liam Kenny addresses Councillors at our Elected Members Training Programme
![13th August 2020 Rochestown Park Hotel, Co. CorkAILG Director Tommy Moylan addresses Councillors at our Elected Members Training Programme](https://ailg.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Rochestown-Park-Hotel-Co.Cork-13.08.20-1024x683.png)
AILG Director Tommy Moylan addresses Councillors at our Elected Members Training Programme
Councillor Supports & Services
AILG Training Programme
One of the key functions of the AILG is to ensure that elected members receive appropriate and relevant training and development as they govern Irish local authorities currently and into the future. Since 2014, 6 modules of training and development have successfully been delivered on an annual basis by the AILG.
Our training programme is delivered on a regional basis in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Planning and
Local Government with speakers being made available from across various government departments, agencies and local authorities.
Training Resources
Elected Members can access training material, presentations and useful links from all previous AILG training by clicking on the appropriate category below.
USEFUL LINKS
A collection of useful links for Elected Members can be found below.
> Office of the Planning Regulator – Elected Members Training
> Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly Website
> Northern & Western Regional Assembly Website
> Southern Regional Assembly Website
> Congress of Regional & Local Authorities – Council of Europe
> Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage Website
Find Your Local Councillor
Double tap on each county to view the Elected Members of each Local Authority
Elected Members Training Programme Feedback Form
Please use this form for suggesting future training topics and for providing feedback to our Training Programme.