Trevor Sargent
Question:193 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on the fact that Leitrim, with a population of fewer than 26,000 people, will elect 22 county councillors in the local elections scheduled for 11 June 1999, whereas Malahide in north County Dublin, with a larger population will elect only four councillors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25924/98]