Liam Twomey (Wexford, Fine Gael)

I support the Minister's efforts to reform local government and make it work for citizens. Having been the Fine Gael Party spokesperson on environment and local government while in opposition, he knows the issues inside out. It would have been useful if Sinn Féin Deputies had remained for the debate given that their party is the only political party represented in the House which has experience of a valuation system and household charges. For this reason, Sinn Féin's position on this issue would have been very useful. I fully support the Bill.

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