Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I might return to the issue of staffing because I got some different perspectives on it. Mr. Curran seemed to say new staff would be required to staff the mayor's office so it could carry out the various new functions it will be getting. Mr. Shakespeare, if I got him right, made the point that it was likely that staff would need to follow the budget. Could I tease that out a little more? All of us as public representatives rely on the commitment and hard work of staff in local authorities. I am keen to understand how the proposal will affect them.