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

I will not split the difference between two thirds and three quarters. I welcome the Minister's commitment and while I had thought the Minister would table his amendment on Report Stage, he has given a commitment in the Chamber to which I will hold him. The two thirds majority certainly is a positive move in the right direction and it will enable local authorities to function better. I will withdraw the amendment on the basis of the Minister's commitment. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle should be aware that I am taking note of all the commitments given by the Minister.

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