Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Local representation is being wiped out. It will also have an effect on representation in Seanad Éireann. If the Seanad survives, there will be a reduction in the number of Senators from the western region as a result of the so-called reform of local government. That will be detrimental to local government and the level of regional representation.