James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 10:

In page 4, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following:

"(5) Each local authority shall lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a copy of its annual report not later than 3 months following adoption by each local authority.".

At present most annual reports are received 12 months too late, which is unacceptable. A period of three months should be sufficient as would allow time for printing and distribution following adoption.