I thank the Cathaoirleach and wish him the best in his new post.

I know that Senator Diarmuid Wilson was a member of an all-party committee that carried out much good, stable and common-sense work on councillors' terms and conditions. Given my seven years experience on a county council and five years on a town council, I know that there has been an immense increase in the workload of county councillors. This House needs to examine the issue. I would appreciate it if the relevant Minister attended the House for a debate on it.