Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister probably agrees with most of what the Senator has said. I shall convey the Senator's comments to him as well even though I know he has made direct contact with him. Most of us here have been a councillor at some stage in our lives so we understand the work of councillors. Most people do not understand the workings of a local councillor and one could not explain it to them either. Most of us in this House probably do recognise that work because we have come through the system. It is important that the workload of councillors is facilitated and increased in a professional way when we can do so. I thank the Senator for raising the issue.