David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

To be fair, I understand the independence of the process. In healthcare, for example, there can sometimes be direct political interference in changes, but experts and people who work in the area need to be the main decision makers. I have no difficulty or quarrel with the process being independent. I have made my point, as have 32 councillors and most Oireachtas Members in Waterford, including a Minister of State.

I wish to ask about district superintendents. There are three in Waterford - one in the city, one in Dungarvan servicing west Waterford and one in Tramore. They are geographically based superintendents. They know their communities. I know all three of them. They work well and are effective superintendents. Is it the case that geographically based superintendent roles will cease and we will move to issue-based ones? Is that what is being proposed? I would like clarity on the matter.