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

On what is contained in the report, and the report is clear and Senator Coffey asked a good question, this is about a rebalancing of the functions between the unelected executive of a council and what has been heretofore a ceremonial role as mayor. There will be no removal of powers. In my two years I have not taken a single power off councillors. The Moorhead report will recommend giving more powers to councillors.