Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2023-05-18
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Maurice Quinlivan (SF), Limerick City

Four years ago, the people of Limerick voted in a referendum, along with people in Cork and Waterford, on the issue of the directly elected mayor. In Limerick, it was successful. To date, we have seen no legislation. It begs the question as to whether the Government is serious about this. Can the Tánaiste confirm to us when we will see the legislation and, more importantly, when will the election take place? I truly believe that if we get this legislation right and if we deliver a directly elected mayor, which the people voted for, other counties and areas will copy what we are doing. It will be four years ago this month that people voted for this and we have seen nothing yet.

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Sitting date: 2023-05-18