Local government reform debate
Senators continue arguing over the scope and consequences of local-government reform, with opposition speakers challenging the report’s effect on regional representation and Government supporters defending its detail. The exchange ends with agreement that a debate should be held, though not necessarily immediately.
I would look forward to the detail in this regard.
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This is the reason a debate is required.
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Senator Paul Coghlan to continue, without interruption. Is the Senator supporting the calls for a debate?
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The Senator must have read the Fine Gael report, not the Labour Party one.
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It is correct. I look forward to discussing this matter with my esteemed colleague, Senator Darragh O'Brien, and listening to his contribution because I understood the proposals encompassed all of the aforementioned recommendations.
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No, but I would welcome such a debate and look forward to contributing to it whenever the Leader will hold it.