Fiona O'Malley (Dún Laoghaire, Progressive Democrats)

I will not give way because my time is limited. Frequently, DeputyGilmore has bemoaned the fact that not enough power resides with local councils.

This attempt by the Labour Party to have a waiver system applied locally would counteract the notion of subsidiarity and decisions being taken at as local a level as possible. It is both confused and confusing. I am aware Deputy Gilmore is passionate about local government but I do not believe he has thought through this measure.

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