Tom Kitt (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

They will be replaced. The Bill makes reference to those we are retaining and they will all have to be replaced.

On the Local Government Act 2001, Senator Mooney should note that we are retaining some powers because we are concerned we will not interfere with any of those in existence. I will have to get my officials to revert to him regarding the details of these powers. However, in general terms, we are proceeding so as not to interfere with what the existing legislation allows.