Denis Landy (Labour) | Oireachtas source

The document proposes to devolve new powers to local government in eight areas, namely, micro-enterprise, transport, roads, tourism, sport, heritage sites, flood relief and food safety. While I would like a debate on local government, it is not reasonable to expect it to be arranged for Thursday. Perhaps it will be held in the next couple of weeks. Will the provision of financial autonomy be enshrined in new legislation for the proposed municipal and district councils?