Dáil Éireann - Volume 95 - 19 October, 1944

Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Dublin County Council.

Mr. Norton Mr. Norton

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[356] Mr. Norton asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health whether it is proposed at an early date to afford the people of County Dublin an opportunity of electing a county council to administer the local affairs of the county which are now administered by an appointed commissioner.

Mr. MacEntee Mr. MacEntee

Mr. MacEntee: There are no such proposals at present under consideration.

Mr. Norton Mr. Norton

Mr. Norton: In view of the fact that this local authority has been suspended for a considerable time and that the members of it have no authority, will the Minister indicate when it is proposed to give the ratepayers an opportunity of electing a council which will be, in some way, responsible?

Mr. MacEntee Mr. MacEntee

Mr. MacEntee: This whole matter has to be considered in relation to any decision that has been come to in that regard, and until that decision has been come to I cannot give a more detailed reply than I have given.

Mr. Norton Mr. Norton

Mr. Norton: Do I understand that it is intended to keep the commissioner there until legislation is introduced to deal with the matter?

Mr. MacEntee Mr. MacEntee

Mr. MacEntee: I can only say, in reply to that, that the Deputy should wait and see.

Dáil Éireann 95 Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. Dublin County Council.

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