Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)

I know we are but I question whether this man is fit to be in government because his cavalier approach to all of these matters is shameful. It is nothing short of bully-boy tactics. County councils are looking after water services but the Minister wants to disband them as well. He will not disband the part of Kilkenny that is in Waterford. He gave the area €1 million to set up a new office there. He tried to reduce the two local authority areas in Tipperary to one. The Minister must have a little fairness and respect for the elected Members of other constituencies as well.

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