Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The general intent is that responsibility should be devolved to local authorities. The consultation process for reform of this is under way with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, councils, local authorities and anybody else who is interested. The Minister will reflect on the findings of that and bring a memorandum to Government in due course. I regret that I cannot give the Deputy a date for publication of the legislation. It would be a matter for Cabinet to decide on arising from the reports prepared by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.

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