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Seanad: Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Tomorrow afternoon.

Seanad: Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I have always been an advocate of giving additional powers to local government and its members but with power comes responsibility and those members must take on board the responsibilities devolved to them. This often involves taking hard decisions. I look forward to the remaining Stages of the Bill. I thank the Minister and I was particularly pleased that in his opening statement he...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I have been asked by the Leader to clarify that No. 39, Private Members' motion 33 regarding measures aimed at reversing unemployment, should be taken at 5 p.m. and conclude not later than 7 p.m. and not at the conclusion of No. 3 as previously stated. I further call on the House to agree to an extension of 15 minutes to allow us to complete Committee Stage and push on Private Members' time...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I am trying to be helpful to Members on all sides of the House and to the Minister. The Bill must be reprinted in any case because an amendment has been accepted and Report Stage will be taken on another day.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Is the other side of the House not satisfied that 15 minutes is enough time to complete Committee Stage?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: By way of being helpful to Members-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: In that case Committee Stage will resume following Private Members' business. Progress reported; Committee to sit again.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: While I have a lot of respect for Senator Coffey, I am one of those who believes implicitly in the concept of local autonomy. This is clearly an area where the local authority can shine. With all due respect to the Revenue Commissioners, they are far removed from the local scene, regardless of whether we believe it.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: The entity that is best placed to collect these charges in the most efficient way possible is the local authority. We must bear in mind that in the case of the town council, there is something in it for the nine members if it is a rating authority, and there is definitely something in it for the county council. Therefore, they will make certain this system works. The more money available...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: With regard to the house on the cottage acre where the son or daughter gets planning permission and builds a house which becomes their normal residence, the old house is the normal residence of the parents so, clearly, the levy would not apply in that situation. That is my view. However, if the situation changes with the demise of the parent or parents and the house was rented, the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Was that to be covered in the Succession Acts?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: This is where the Invisible Man originated.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Regarding a comment made by Senator Cannon, while I accept that the term "normal resident" is not contained in the legislation, section 4 states: "his or her sole or main residence". Reverting to the example of a house built by a son or daughter in a cottage garden, the old house is the main residence of the parent or parents while the new house is the main residence of the son, daughter or...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: The people would own two residences.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I made that point.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Is that issue not covered?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: The Senator wants to be convinced.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: Committee Stage will be taken at 2.15 p.m. today.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: I am disappointed it has not been possible to accede to my request, but I suppose one does not get everything one wants. What guarantees are there in the Bill to ensure the moneys due to town councils will be passed on? Is there an appropriate statutory basis for this?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Camillus Glynn: The reason I ask is that there seems to be an intention on the part of certain local authorities to take to themselves powers that would normally be devolved under law to the town councils. I am a strong defender of town councils, even though I come from a country area. However, I live in a town and see how effective town local government is. I exhort the Minister to use every opportunity...