Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)

I thank all contributors to this constructive debate. We managed to get through all the Committee Stage amendments in the time allocated, which is a tribute to all who participated. Obviously there are wider issues of reform of the local government system that people will discuss in the future, but this is a step along that way. A number of Members present in the Chamber live in the areas concerned in Limerick and Tipperary. As always in any debate on local government issues in this House there is a wide range of expertise, experience and knowledge, which was evident in the debate.

I also thank the officials for their assistance.

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