Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)

I have a question on proposed local government legislation. There is supposed to be a consultation process under way, but local councillors have not yet been consulted on it. I would like to bring to the Taoiseach's attention that as of his afternoon, some town clerks around the country have not yet received the consultation document, which is supposed to be returned to the Minister's office by 4 p.m. this coming Friday. Will the Taoiseach have a word with the Minister about extending the consultation period for one week to give councillors an opportunity to get those documents and return them? Not alone have councillors not got them, but council offices have no information on this.

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