Eugene Murphy (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge the engagement the Minister had with Fianna Fáil councillors and other councillors through Senators. He fully understands the need for councillors to be able to engage. That will happen but it is important to put on the record of the House that the Minister has engaged widely with councillors, certainly through our group. He has attended meetings and explained his position to those in attendance. That has to be acknowledged. The Minister fully understands the importance of engagement with councillors.