Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)

I know and I am coming to the point. In this case, powers will transfer from local authorities which have provided the service during the years to Irish Water. Responsibility for the licensing and roadworthiness testing of commercial vehicles is also being transferred to the RSA from the local authorities. The Minister has referred to local government reform and giving more powers to local authorities. However, under this proposal, powers will be taken from councillors. I attended a meeting last week with all the managers of Dublin City Council which was also attended by party colleagues of the Minister, including Mr. Gay Mitchell, MEP, and Deputy Catherine Byrne.

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