Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2024-02-21
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Victor Boyhan (IND), Agricultural Panel

I have been asked by Senator Higgins to move her amendments. I have notified the Clerk of the Seanad and the Acting Chairperson, Senator Kyne, of that request. I will keep my remarks tight because I am conscious everyone wants to get moving on it. Amendment No. 4 seeks to address an issue of long-standing concern, namely, the power afforded to local councillors. It is well documented that executive decision-making in local government has, for far too long, been extremely undemocratic. The current model needs reform to foster community empowerment or strengthen local democracy. This amendment asks that a review of the Act look at enhancing and adding to the reserved powers of councillors.

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Sitting date: 2024-02-21