Local government pay
In response to Craughwell’s point, the Leader says councillors should be paid properly and fairly, noting the Moorhead report and the Minister of State’s review of local government pay.
I was reflecting more on the international aspect.
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As Leader, I will not indicate a preference in terms of who will or will not win but it is important that we work with whoever emerges victorious, be it at Stormont or Westminster.
I really hope that the outcome today will be decisive either way and that there is not a hung parliament. In response to Senator Craughwell, I am not sure whether the Leas-Chathaoirleach was here last week for a very good debate on local government.
Comment on this
We stand united, irrespective of our denomination or hue, on the importance of the role of the councillor in local government. That is why the Minister of State with responsibility for local government, Deputy Phelan, has commissioned the Moorhead report and I am sure there will be a recommendation attached to it. It is important that we pay local government representatives properly and fairly. I have always made that view quite clear. I am sure that will happen.