Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 259: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of sections of the Local Government Act 2001 which have not been enacted; the timetable for their enactment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12607/06]

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 generally the programme of local government renewal. The Act is being brought into operation on a phased basis; 199 of its 247 sections have been commenced. I am currently considering the steps necessary to commence the remaining provisions, a number of which are enabling provisions which will replace legislation currently in force.