Colm Brophy (Dublin South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I hear the Deputy very clearly on that. The Minister is hopeful that the outstanding matters can be resolved between the two authorities in the coming weeks. Therefore, while a review to determine the overall success of the boundary extension may be considered in the future, at this stage of the implementation it would be premature to look at that. It is considered beneficial to wait until both authorities have had time to settle into their new jurisdictions and there is sufficient data to do a review, as outlined.

I also consider it important to allow the local authority a sufficient period of operation, taking account of the additional stresses and strains Covid has put on the implementation period. As I indicated, the Minister is hopeful the outstanding matters Deputy O'Sullivan has raised can be resolved in the coming weeks.

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