Ms Kate Feeney:

I agree with the previous statements. It does not just have a unifying voice here at home, but it also has a unifying voice for Dublin externally. For those who are members of the European Committee of the Regions, when we go to our meeting, we meet mayors from bigger cities and sometimes from smaller cities, but they have offices, supports and powers behind them that we do not have. They are engaging with people and attracting investment to their areas. A unifying voice does not just benefit us domestically but also has international benefits.