Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I share completely Deputy Murphy's opinion on the cultural changes required to be inclusive, not just with the members of the local authorities but with the community structures we are setting up as well. Inclusivity and the culture around it has not always been right and we hope to get to a position, certainly after the local elections in May 2014, to see with this legislation that the management and members of local authorities will embrace all the various community interests in a more structured way. They should listen to people and take on board their views, as far as possible, in the delivery of core services over the next few years.

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