Seanad debates

Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Local Government (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: First Stage

 

10:30 am

Photo of John KellyJohn Kelly (Labour)
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I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Local Government Act 1991 to ensure that the county status of a community shall not be altered without the explicit consent of the majority of its electorate.

Photo of Paddy BurkePaddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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Is there a seconder?

Photo of Martin ConwayMartin Conway (Fine Gael)
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I second the proposal.

Question put and agreed to.

Photo of Paddy BurkePaddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Photo of John KellyJohn Kelly (Labour)
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Next Tuesday.

Photo of Paddy BurkePaddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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Is that agreed? Agreed.

Second Stage ordered for Tuesday, 9 February 2016.

Photo of John KellyJohn Kelly (Labour)
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Can I say a few words on the Bill?

Photo of Paddy BurkePaddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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Not until next Tuesday, Senator.