Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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I concur with Deputy Humphreys' point that, for future commissions, names should be taken into account and submissions sought. It does have a strong bearing with the public.

This commission has reinstated the county boundary of Waterford. As the Vice Chairman knows, the northern part of County Waterford, which is in the local authority area of Waterford, was in the Tipperary South constituency. I welcome the fact this part of County Waterford has been reinstated. There are swings and roundabouts, and while some will feel they have lost, others will feel they have gained. On this occasion, Waterford has certainly gained given the fact the county boundary was reinstated and the local authority areas are now fully aligned with the Dáil constituency area, which I welcome.