Mr. Damien Geoghegan:

We would agree with many of the comments. Deputy O'Dowd said that we want to see a vibrant and powerful local government, and we do, but it is important to remember the role of the councillor. The day of the part-time councillor is over. It is gone. We have a major oversight role to play as councillors and our constituents expect us to be all things to all people. We are underpaid.