Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have an issue that may be relevant here in respect of amendment No. 20 but may be just as relevant to the next grouping. I am seeking clarification as there is a large number of amendments in this group. My understanding of the position in respect of transfer of assets from the county council to the city council is that, generally speaking, it was not always the case that any associated liabilities transferred across to the city. For example, I think the county council was of the view that housing rent arrears might not necessarily follow. It would be useful to clarify this across a number of headings. Where assets are transferring across, particularly rent arrears, is the liability transferring with the asset to the city council? There are a few other examples, including housing loans, but I have tabled a specific amendment on that issue so we can deal with it separately.