Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

Let me make it clear that I am not defending anybody on either side of the divide. However, there is a long-established principle in local government law and planning law that there is a division between the reserve function performed by elected members and functions performed by the management. In this instance, the particular matter we are dealing with falls into the area normally dealt with by management. I am not in a position to accede to the amendment.

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