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

I do not propose to say a great deal because in my opening remarks I gave a comprehensive outline of the background of the DDDA and its misfortunes.I also pointed out the good things that can and will come out of this.

To clarify, there will be five community representatives on the oversight and consultative forum. Regarding the submission of accounts by the council, it is my understanding that this will be done by the full council. The Bill provides for dissolution by order of the Minister, allowing him or her to choose the date that is most appropriate given the ongoing issues in the docklands. I am confident this Bill represents a conclusion to one phase of the docklands development project and opens a door to the completion of that project, leading in time to the transformation of the docklands area into the dynamic hub we have seen emerging during this Administration's period in office. I thank Senators for their contributions.