Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Say for argument's sake it is five local authorities, for example, coastal local authorities in the north east or the north west. One would have to look at how the local authorities are grouped there in that regard and what level of consultation would be there with regard to affected counties. As I said to the Deputy, in trying to be constructive on this and taking the main purpose of the Deputy's point, we would ensure there is consultation with local elected members in whatever forum is required, just for clarity. As I have said, I have already explained the reason. I will look at that and I will revert on that piece under subsection (4) in advance of Committee Stage but I am not accepting the amendment as it is tabled.