Local government reform timetable
Seamus Healy seeks the delayed announcement on local government reform. After brief exchanges between Members, Ruairí Quinn says discussions are progressing but gives no precise date.
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has committed to proposals for local government reform, which is also set out in the programme for Government. These were to be brought forward before the recess and immediately afterwards it was indicated that there was to be an announcement this week, but I understand that is not now the case. Can the Minister advise what is the exact position on local government reform and when the proposal will be announced to the Chamber?
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I am sorry to hear that the Deputy has parted company with his colleagues.
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I gather Deputy Ross is going to stay beside the Deputy and keep him company.
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They will still be voting together against the Government's budget.
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With regard to the reform of local government, discussions are ongoing and I gather progress is being made and the matter will be brought in as soon as possible but we have no precise date yet for it.