Michael Noonan (Limerick East, Fine Gael)
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Question 213: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends bringing into force all sections of the Local Government Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9665/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Local Government Act 2001 modernises the legislative framework, supports community involvement with local authorities in a more participative local democracy and underpins the programme of local government renewal. The Act is being brought into operation on a phased basis and in excess of 80% of its sections have been commenced. I am currently considering the steps necessary to commence the remaining provisions, a number of which are enabling provisions to replace legislation currently in force.