Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Ó Broin provided a good example in respect of Athlone. It is the case that that can be dealt with on an administrative basis. What the Deputy has outlined would only apply in very rare cases.

There would be a designation of a principal local authority set out as a principal regional assembly. We do not see a need to provide for it. The regional assembly in which the principal local authority is set would be the lead. Does that make sense?