Joe Higgins (Dublin West, Socialist Party) | Oireachtas source

Yes, the point is, Chairman, that there's a document signed here by Mr. Mulryan, by Mr. Dunne, by a member of the council, a nominated member, Councillor Vance, and the country manager, which secures the road easements that the developers needs from Wicklow County Council. The point is, that according to section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, that is a reserved function of the elected members but it was never brought to the elected members.