Section 13 states that an annual report must be published every year in at least one newspaper circulating in an area. Does that refer to local weekly or national newspapers?
SECTION 13.
Question proposed: "That section 13 stand part of the Bill."
It refers to either or both newspapers.
Many people only read weekly newspapers.
Section 13 of the Principal Act obliges county councils to submit annual reports on the maintenance by them of drainage districts within their jurisdiction to the Commissioners of Public Works. Section 13 of this Bill places on the councils a further responsibility in that such reports must now be published in at least one newspaper circulating in the area. This provision is in line with a similar provision contained in Senator Daly's Bill of 16 February 1995.
It could be in any newspaper.
Yes. It is important that such reports are published.
Question put and agreed to.