Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed)

2:10 pm

Photo of Eoin Ó BroinEoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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-----that in many cases councillors from outside the area are less connected. For example, a completely non-controversial Part VIII may be agreed upon by all elected members on the area committee. There is a disincentive for other councillors from outside the area to come to that particular meeting or be at that section of the meeting.