Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State might clarify that point. In terms of the reform of local government, councillors will have to play a role in that respect. The local authority system is being swept to one side and councillors are being relegated to the sidelines. The Minister of State might clarify that point.

Regarding the local authorities and a breakdown of when this work will start, taxpayers' money will be used to pay for this. We were given a commitment that the work would start in July and today is 16 July. Can the Minister of State confirm if the work on the installation of water meters has started?

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