Conor Lenihan (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

I would not be in favour of elections to bodies which are about to disappear or reach the end of their natural lifespan. Clearly, it would not be desirable to have elections to the bodies in question. The new authority, the remit of which will be to manage the inland fisheries resource, will be in place by the end of the year. To answer Deputy Stanton's question on industrial relations issues which I did not answer in full, such issues will naturally arise in respect of regional boards which are being abolished, given that the chief executives and other members of staff will be mindful of their positions being extinguished. It iin this area that the industrial relations difficulties will arise.

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