Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, a city. It was once the capital of the country under the Confederation of Kilkenny. I have empathy with it because my grandfather served as Borough Treasurer and Town Clerk many moons ago. I know the pride the people in Kilkenny take in the achievements of the Borough Council. It is one of the finer towns in the country. Now the city will be divided in two for electoral purposes. There will be six seats in each area and a smaller representation for the city on these bodies. Somebody from Graignamanagh or Inistioge will not prioritise Kilkenny city given that their electorate and those who support them come from the south of the county. This may not concern the Minister because by the time this comes to pass and its effects are felt he will probably be serving in the European Commission.