Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I did not catch the Leas-Chathaoirleach's eye earlier. This section deals with the dissolution of county and city enterprise boards, but the Bill also deals with the dissolution of local authorities. I welcomed what Westport Town Council organised regarding the dissolution. It obviously did not influence enough people, but we should commend its attempt, as it was an example of local democracy trying to protect itself. It is a very fine town and I wish it well under the new arrangements. I was surprised that so few towns actually sent us any documentation - Westport did, for which I thank the people there. I accept that this section deals with the dissolution of something else - county and city development boards. The section on local authorities just ended with Part 5, so I beg your pardon, a Leas-Chathaoirligh. Westport deserves some credit for participating in the exercise with the Members of the Oireachtas.