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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Local government and education legislation

Summary

Mattie McGrath objects to proposed local government boundary changes affecting Cashel and Tipperary and seeks protection for adult education under the education and training boards legislation. The Taoiseach says the local government Bill is expected before year-end and notes that the boards were established.

In view of the changes that have taken place under the local government Bill, there are huge discrepancies in different areas. The Ceann Comhairle will be familiar with the town of Cashel. Almost all of the district outside the town is now going into a regional area that is away from it altogether. I am not accusing anyone of gerrymandering but-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Which legislation is the Deputy referring to which concerns Cashel?

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The local government Bill, which will affect the amalgamation of Tipperary, our proud county. It is devastating the way in which some of the town councils and other areas have been divided up.

I also wish to ask about the Education and Training Boards Bill in regard to adult and continuing education. There have been tremendous efforts and achievements over the years, which should be protected under that Bill, so that the work of further education will not be hived off and forgotten about.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I think we have got the Deputy's message.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

Maybe the news did not get as far as Tipperary yet, but the education and training boards were established yesterday.

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I know that, of course.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The local government Bill is a substantial measure and we expect to have it published and dealt with before the end of the year.

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More collateral damage.

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