Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
96. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the introduction of legislation to implement his Putting People First local government policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33769/13]
View answerWide-ranging and detailed legislation is required to provide for the range of measures set out in the Action Programme for Effective Local Government. Work on drafting the Local Government Bill 2013 is proceeding satisfactorily and I am firmly committed to ensuring that the Bill will be published in good time to facilitate enactment well ahead of the 2014 local elections.
