Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy raised this two weeks ago and the fact that the Minister is proceeding with it now is something the Deputy does not support either. The issue of the independent electoral commission and the preparation of Green and White Papers on local government reform are all matters the Minister is proceeding with. He indicated to the House yesterday that he is proceeding with that particular issue.

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