Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I would like to hear the views of Mr. Tyndall and Mr. McCarthy on the question in relation to the role of local government. I have heard with Mr. Nugent had to say. While I agree to a large extent with what he said, I am a little conflicted because local government is now so different. That is not to suggest it is better. It is different now in terms of it no longer having rate collectors. It is a fact of life that we now have fewer councillors and intelligence gatherers on the ground.