Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Indeed, a motion proposed by colleagues on my side of the House was unanimously supported and graciously accepted by the Leader. I have said on a number of occasions what we must do if we are to achieve anything for councillors, about whom we are all very concerned, given that most of us have been councillors ourselves and appreciate their workload. That workload has been enhanced by the changes on foot of Putting People First, which was passed by both Houses.