Private Business. - Local Government (Dublin) Bill, 1929—Fifth Stage.
No. 51 of 1929 ›
This Bill has reached its final stage. On the last occasion I spoke on the section dealing with the commercial register. What I said then does not close my mind to the fact that the Minister in his endeavour to solve a very difficult and complex question has given a great deal of time and energy to it. His industry certainly cannot be disputed and his ability has been apparent to us all in the piloting of this Bill. I would like even at this stage, although I am sadly disappointed with many of the terms of the Bill, to congratulate the Minister on behalf of the citizens of Dublin for what he has done. I only hope that the Bill which is about to pass will be the forerunner of a much greater and better Bill for the city of Dublin. I wish to remove from the House any little misunderstanding that may have arisen in reference to what I said about a particular section, on which I feel very strongly. I would just make the remark that, even at this last stage, if the Minister would reconsider the matter and withdraw that terrible commercial franchise, speaking metaphorically, I would feel I would be almost inclined to throw my arms about his neck.