Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank all Members of the House for their contributions to the debate. I thank the Minister of State for his consideration of a security allowance to help councillors in terms of potential attacks on their homes. He is bringing an impending proposal to the Government. That new security allowance is important. As Cathaoirleach, I commend the men and women who work in local government, representing the people as public representatives. They do a fine job. All of us in this House represent them and advocate on their behalf. In this Chamber, the Minister of State will find honesty that he might not get elsewhere in respect of the plight of councillors and their need for continuing advocacy and support in the work they do.