Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

Will the Leader organise a debate on the proposed Green Paper on local government? Such a debate would be welcomed by the vast majority of Members. The issue of funding for local authorities must be debated as soon as possible. A report in one of yesterday's newspapers referred to the proposal by the manager of Kerry County Council for a €200 charge per household. This was described by a Fine Gael councillor, Mr. Pat McCarthy, as rates by the back door.