Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour) | Oireachtas source

In the course of the review, full account will be taken of all the views expressed on the matter. The Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Humphreys, has indicated that he will work with all interested parties. Local government has its representative bodies and we should work with them. In line with the review of local government, Putting People First, it is not about setting up new structures. I suggest that Senators work with representative bodies that are already there.