Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages
Dail Éireann — 2023-12-13
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Denise Mitchell (SF), Dublin Bay North

I wish to speak to amendment No. 30 in this group, which mirrors the amendment moved by Deputy Sherlock. It seeks to ensure that committees are populated in a fair manner, similar to what is done in this House. Let us imagine a Sinn Féin mayor is elected. Under this legislation, the Sinn Féin mayor could populate the committees with all of his or her party colleagues.
I do not believe anybody would think that is fair. If we leave it up to the mayor to do it, it will be left open to abuse.

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Sitting date: 2023-12-13