Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I refer to No. 80, motion No. 18 on the Order Paper, an all-party motion with respect to city and county councils. I am aware of the many telephone calls and letters originating from this House, promising support and action on the issue relating to the motion, that were sent to distinguished members of city and county councils.In light of what Senator O'Donovan has just said, I would hate to think we would come back after the summer break and find we are into an election, meaning that the matters raised in the all-party motion have not been discussed in this House. I ask the Leader to confirm that the item in question will be taken before the summer break. Given that it is an all-party motion, I expect that there would be no difficulty getting agreement to have it brought before the House. Letters, soft talk and soft telephone calls are easy to make, but actions speak louder than words. I think the time has come for action. Like other Senators, I think I will be knocking on doors in the autumn. I do not yet know the week, but I assure Senator O'Donovan I am working on it.