Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

It is grossly unfair, in an election year, for a candidate to be the subject of a documentary.

Will the Leader ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government why a ministerial order has not yet been signed in respect of the local elections? I have spoken to a few town clerks who informed me that they have not yet received such an order. They are not sure whether 11 June has been formally set as the date on which the elections should taken place. I agree with Senators Leyden and Terry about the confusion that will arise if we have a referendum, town council, county council and European elections on the same day.