Mayoral Election

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2020

Tuesday, 1 December 2020

Questions (315)

Denise Mitchell

Question:

315. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when it is expected to publish the report of the independent advisory group on the issue of a directly elected mayor for Limerick city; when it is expected that the heads of a Bill to legislate for this will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40489/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

I refer to question 122 of 24 November 2020 which outlines the steps I intend to take in relation to the drafting of legislation to allow for the establishment of the office of directly elected Mayor in Limerick and the holding of a mayoral election in 2021.

It is my intention to publish the report of the Implementation Advisory Group (IAG) for the directly elected mayor with executive functions for Limerick once it has been considered by Government.