Seanad debates
Tuesday, 25 March 2003
Local Government Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages.
2:30 pm
Joanna Tuffy (Labour)
The Minister has mentioned the example of the European Parliament. The dual mandate will not be abolished in the next election because it will operate in respect of European Parliament Members and Deputies. There are stronger arguments for first abolishing the dual mandate of a Deputy and MEP or a Senator and MEP. The Minister has mentioned groups, including political parties, which want the dual mandate abolished.
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