John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The implementation group will investigate every aspect of what might be suitable for Cork. However, it is the job of officials in local authorities, elected members of local authorities and Senators to represent the views of the people - Senator Lombard represents the people of Cork. I represent the people of Carlow-Kilkenny and the wider country in my new position. A local plebiscite, as was previously suggested, might muddy the waters even further. A report has to be implemented and the group will be established in the autumn. It has a big job of work to do.