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

The municipal districts will have a view and every municipal district will be putting its best foot forward in relation to what it wants. At the end of the day, the county or city will have to make a decision on what it can afford to do. What we are seeking to provide for here is that the manager and the corporate policy group must take account of needs and resources of each municipal district in a fair way. The municipal district members will be present at plenary session to argue their case to ensure, whether it is Edenderry, Tullamore or Birr, that-----

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