Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I completely agree with the Minister of State's comments. We had representatives from the AILG and LAMA before us last week. Every member of the committee thanked local authority members and councillors for the way they stepped up over the past 15 months. The response to the Community Call was fantastic to see. It was acknowledged last week.

I note Senator Fitzpatrick's suggestion, and that of Deputy McAuliffe, that we engage directly with the representatives in Limerick. We will make a decision on that in private session. It is quite possible that we will engage again with AILG and LAMA on the matter. The suggestion is noted.