Ned O'Sullivan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister of State to the House and wish him continued success in his portfolio. We will not offer any resistance to the amendments, but Fianna Fáil has serious reservations in respect of the overall Bill and the impact it may have on job creation. We feel it is more about the illusion of reform than the actual delivery of jobs. Whereas we have the height of respect for local authorities, who do a great job in what they are qualified at - the provision of infrastructure, roads, housing and so on - we are not satisfied that they are the competent bodies to be involved in spearheading new businesses and all that involves. Therefore, we will oppose the Bill.