Seanad debates

Tuesday, 25 March 2003

Local Government Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages.

 

I am not prepared to create an artificial system of local authorities where the Deputies and Senators can stand for election then suddenly opt for the Oireachtas, thus co-opting members who are not elected by the people. That would be to disregard the electorate entirely. We know that would happen and various pressures would be brought to bear.

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