Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

I have already dealt with this issue. I understand the thinking behind the amendment, but the balance is correct following previous legislation. I have spoken to all the parties in relation to a town council member being a member of a county council. Town councils' planning applications are dealt with at local authority level, therefore, there would be no conflict of interest. It is what all politicians and political parties wanted.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.