Proposed Legislation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2005

Tuesday, 29 November 2005

Questions (51)

Enda Kenny

Question:

38 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to allow for directly elected mayors of cities here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36631/05]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

Legislation providing for the direct election of mayors was repealed by section 7 of the Local Government (No. 2) Act 2003. In view of this there is no proposal to introduce legislation to provide for direct election of mayors.