Seanad debates
Friday, 20 December 2013
Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed)
11:30 am
David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source
Some might still agree we have the most centralised system of governance in Europe, if not the world. Our problem is that we have never given local government the power, functions and responsibilities it needs. Central government never gave local government real power.
The Minister referred to all the great powers that the Bill will give to local authorities-----
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