Town government reform
Senator Ó Clochartaigh interjected that an election was coming, while the Leader and Senator Wilson argued about former local government reforms and the need to revisit town governance. Both said they would welcome a broader debate.
There is an election coming up.
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-----better local government. That is not necessarily the issue, Senator Ó Clochartaigh. I agree with Senator Wilson that Putting People First is a fine document for local government. If it were implemented in full, it would be a great document. Senator Wilson should consider the record of the former Minister, Mr. Dempsey, when he was in government and that of his own party and the role he played in decimating the role of councillors-----
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If Senator Buttimer wants to have that debate, I am quite willing to have it.
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I would be happy to have it as well.
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One comment across the Chamber does not make it a reality.