Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Tóibín already asked about the county enterprise boards. Legislation is to be introduced to take Leader development companies under the control of local authorities, which is a retrograde step. When will the legislation be introduced?

While I know the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is not present, the Water Services Bill is in a pure shambles. The EPA and the local authorities have no capacity-----

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