Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages
Dail Éireann — 2023-12-13
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Kieran O'Donnell (FG), Limerick City

On amendment No. 74, it is just the practicalities. We believe we should allow scope. We do not want something rushed. I do not see a huge difference between one year and two if we get it right. It is in legislation.
I looked at the plebiscite. There was about a 50% turnout in the last local elections. With such a turnout, 10% would mean that only 20% of the people were looking for a plebiscite, whereas with 15% you would have 30%. It is a balancing act. I have carefully considered it and looked at it empirically.

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Sitting date: 2023-12-13