Councillors are now putting forward their views regarding the decision to wind down the domestic refuse service

This is despite receiving legal advice from the city manager which states ‘ that elected members do not have the authority’ to rescind the decision by invoking a section 140 of the local government act.

Councillor Catherine Connolly has asked the city manager to listen to elected members and simply not go through with his decision.

Debate looks likely to continue for some time this evening.