asked the Minister for Local Government if it is intended to introduce a Greater Dublin Council before the next local elections in 1972; and when he intends to disclose details of any proposed electoral arrangements and powers of this council.
78.
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77.
asked the Minister for Local Government when he intends to publish the White Paper setting out the Government's proposals to review the structure of local government.
79.
asked the Minister for Local Government when the long-promised White Paper on local government will be made available.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 77, 78 and 79 together.
No decision has been made on any aspect of the organisation of local government. The White Paper containing the Government's proposals regarding the local government system is at an advanced stage but I cannot yet say when exactly it will be published.