John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes. In Deputy O'Dowd's absence we used his example of the two local authorities subsequently walking away from an agreed plan. He outlined the issue well. It is often the case that a larger town is in one location while a smaller one is, say, on another side of a bridge, but much of the recreational space for the larger town is on the other side of the bridge and there is no input across the boundary.

We will not be in a position to ensure every councillor and adjoining district will be on the plan.