Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 May 2023
86. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the legislation for a directly-elected mayor for Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26564/23]
View answerMy Department is engaging with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel in relation to the drafting of the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill, which is well advanced.
Finalisation of this complex Bill has been identified as a priority and my Department is working towards the publication of the Bill in the coming weeks. It is hoped that the Bill would then be able to progress through the Houses of the Oireachtas as soon as possible thereafter.
The timing of the Limerick Mayoral Election will be a matter for Government.
In advance of the election, a public information campaign about this significant change in the way in which Limerick will be governed will be very important and my Department will be working with Limerick City and County Council to ensure that information is provided to the public in Limerick.
