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.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Dublin County Council.
There are no such proposals at present under consideration.
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?
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.
Do I understand that it is intended to keep the commissioner there until legislation is introduced to deal with the matter?
I can only say, in reply to that, that the Deputy should wait and see.