Pearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I note that in terms of capital expenditure, there is a net capital reduction over the five year programme period provided for in the stability programme update. Is that an area the council is likely to examine in more detail?

On the composition of the council - I may have asked this question previously and as such, it should not be taken as a reflection on anybody's ability - when it was established, on average length of membership was to be three years and membership was to be staggered. If I am correct, one person drew the short straw and was to be a member for two years; two people were to be members for three years and two were to be members for four years. Some might say the two people who were to be members for four years were the ones who drew the short straw. The council was established in July 2011. The five current members are the five original members. Will some be bidding farewell to the council or have they been appointed without our knowledge?