Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)

Given that Cavan County Council was exempt from the European Court of Justice judgment, we took the situation into our hands successfully in 2004. The reason for the amendment is that the remaining 25 local authorities should be given the opportunity to bring in their own by-laws. Despite the bully boy tactics from the Minister and his officials on this Bill, we will continue to outline where it is flawed. The legislation is draconian and there is no need for it. Cavan County Council has proved there is no need for it because all the Minister needs to do is oblige the other local authorities to bring in by-laws.