Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Kilkenny is a historic city too. I believe Killarney should have a mayor, and perhaps Kilkenny. The municipal district should be allowed to have a mayor in a town such as Killarney, which has developed major connections over many years with cities and towns throughout the world. In the case of Killarney that is principally through tourism and tourism promotion, but that has been good not just for the economy of Killarney, Kerry and the south west, but also for the country. I would argue very strongly for that.

Apart from that, I will wait to contribute on Committee Stage, as appropriate. Overall, I welcome this measure.