Seán Sherlock
Ceist:1032. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the proposed powers of a directly elected mayor of Cork city; and when he expects a plebiscite on the matter. [12241/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 20 March 2018
Ceisteanna (1032, 1042, 1052)
Seán Sherlock
Ceist:1042. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans for a directly elected mayor for Cork city. [12367/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra
Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:1052. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the arrangements he plans to make for the direct election of mayors for Dublin and Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12510/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 1032, 1042 and 1052 together.
The Programme for Partnership Government includes a commitment to consider directly elected mayors in cities as part of a broader range of local government reform measures aimed at strengthening local democracy. In response to this commitment, work on a report on directly elected mayors for cities is at an advanced stage in my Department.
This report will examine the range of functions that might be assigned to a directly elected mayor for Dublin and Cork, the geographic areas applicable in each case, and the governance arrangements underpinning the role, including its potential impact on existing local government structures.