Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2021-12-17
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Sharon Keogan (IND), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I have seconded Senator Boyhan's amendment. I am heartened by the support given to it by Senator Malcolm Byrne. I have spoken to a number of independent councillors in his area and in Senator Currie's area, who are adamant that councillors should be part of this board. I welcome the support. Too often, councillors are left out of strategically important infrastructural boards around the country and it is important that we start to look at the expertise we have within local government and utilise it.

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Sitting date: 2021-12-17