I am a 24 year old politician who is proud to be a member of Kilkenny County Council. The rumours which surrounded Mr. Burke and other members of Dublin County Council regarding rezonings reflect on all members of local authorities. The only way to eradicate corruption from public office is for younger people to get involved in politics, whether through a political party or outside the party system. This will only happen if they have confidence in the political system. I congratulate Mr. Justice Flood on bringing these matters into the public domain. Through his work he may encourage young people to enter political life and eradicate all forms of corruption in our political system.