Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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Question 334: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make a statement on the proposed merger (details supplied) of Limerick City and Limerick County Councils. [20684/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I intend to issue further details as soon as possible on planning and implementation arrangements for the establishment of a unitary authority in Limerick in mid-2014. As a consequence of the restructuring process, local electoral areas in Limerick will have to be reviewed and I would expect to establish a boundary committee to undertake this work in late 2012 in order to be in a position to implement the committee's recommendations in advance of the 2014 local elections. It will be a matter for the Office of the Attorney General to advise regarding legislation in this matter.