Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The voice of Drogheda and its people are seeking change and power for a local democratic government, with that power resting with the mayor and the council and moving away from officials. The future of my town of Drogheda should rest on the democratic principles implied if not enunciated in the Bill. I have no doubt the Minister will take that on board when the legislation reaches Committee Stage.

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