Eamonn Maloney (Dublin South West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Minister of State, Deputy Donohoe, for giving one of the most unambiguous replies I have heard from any Minister. The information provided is very helpful and clear in regard to the respective roles of the Minister for Justice and Equality and local representatives. Tallaght is a new town that has evolved over the past 40 years from a country village into a population centre of almost 100,000 residents. Present day Tallaght is effectively a city and I hope we will be able to achieve city status over the lifetime of this Government given that it is the third largest population centre in the country. I reiterate that the remarks by Judge Halpin are regrettable and should be withdrawn.

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