Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

It was my intention to raise the same issue. It is one which needs to be followed through.

I refer to legislation to alter the boundaries of the local government system. I asked that there be some discussion with the Opposition before any final determination is made because it involves fundamental democratic issues for all of us. When is it likely that we will see the publication of proposed legislation to enshrine new local government boundaries? Will the Government accede to the request to have discussions with Opposition parties before any final decisions are made?

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