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Local government Bill

Summary

Deputy Mattie McGrath asks about rumours concerning the local government Bill and alleged leaked constituency arrangements. The Tánaiste says its heads are being drafted and publication is expected during the current session.

On the local government Bill, I am dizzy from the spin and rumours from Government backbenchers to the effect that they have the actual document of the so-called independent commission. We have been told what the constituencies will be and who will be fixed up and sorted out all by way of leaks from Big Phil, the Minister.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Sorry.

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The Minister, Deputy Hogan.

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They are only winding Deputy McGrath up.

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Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

Be careful of the Kilkenny lads.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Is the local government Bill what the Deputy is looking for?

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