Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I can understand the arguments in respect of geographical distances. That is a resourcing issue for councillors to be able to do their business properly. We can have a look at that as a separate issue. I inform Deputy Catherine Murphy that under the local government boundary commission, I have increased the number of councillors in County Kildare from 25 to 40.