Local Government Reform
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-26
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Christopher O'Sullivan (FF), Cork South-West

These will be published shortly. I will speak to the Minister, Deputy Browne, and the Minister of State, Deputy Cummins, to ensure that "shortly" means very shortly and immediately, and that the recommendations are followed through on. I know that the Senator is working on that already because I know she has met the Minister, Deputy Browne, and will meet him again to ensure those recommendations reflect the work that she has done and that they are followed through on and legislated for, if necessary. I sincerely thank everybody who fed into the work of the task force and everybody who compiled the recommendations. I outlined the number of meetings that were held. This was taken seriously with genuine and important feedback coming from members and civil servants from right across the board. Hopefully there are exciting times ahead and we will see reserved functions and proper authority given back to local authority members, and that we curb the erosion of power that has taken place in terms of local government.

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Sitting date: 2026-03-26