Local government Bill
Mattie McGrath warned that the local government Bill could damage local development companies by moving functions into local authorities. The Taoiseach said the Bill would be introduced this session and debated fully.
We are on a roll here because previous speakers all received positive replies. I am concerned with regard to the negative impact the local government Bill is going to have on local development companies. Deputy O'Dea inquired about county enterprise boards. I am of the view that it is very retrograde step to take these out of communities and force them into local authorities. What is the position with regard to the Bill?
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It will be introduced this session. The Deputy will have the opportunity to debate all the relevant issues.
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It will be an awfully long session altogether.
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It will be a very busy session.