Local Government Legislation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 June 2006

Thursday, 15 June 2006

Questions (100)

Pat Breen

Question:

100 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to sign the commencement notice for Part 19 of the Local Government Act 2001 to enable local authorities to introduce new by-laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23184/06]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

I intend to commence Part 19 of the Local Government Act 2001 shortly. The new provisions will replace the existing general powers of local authorities to make by-laws, and complement by-law making powers held by local authorities under other legislation.