Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 July 2023
102. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress of the legislation to allow for directly elected mayor with executive powers for Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33189/23]
View answer244. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of legislation to provide for a directly elected mayor of Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33284/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 102 and 244 together.
My 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.
