Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

This involves a number of issues. A good and valid point on the control of management companies and how they are governed was made by Dublin city manager, Mr. John Fitzgerald, and I know that issue is being examined.

The point made with regard to local authorities allowing developments and zones is not correct because they have power and a direct influence at local level when dealing with these issues. Management companies may have legitimate charges such as refuse charges, which everyone pays and which the Deputy knows will not be abolished. However, where these companies undertake to carry out responsibilities and perform services, and charge young people and others but then do not do the work, a question is raised on introducing regulations to force them to carry out that work.

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