Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

I asked Mr. John Fitzgerald if he would undertake what I regard as a very onerous task because of his experience in local government and his ability to get things done. I do not have the figure off the top of my head but he is only getting the same as any other chairperson of a non-commercial State body. It may be around €16,000. He will not be overpaid for the work he must do.

The authority will be initially located in the DTO. In the current straitened times I do not expect the purchase of any new premises for the NTA. With regard to the mayoral position, that is a matter-----

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