Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
688. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a date has been determined for the directly-elected mayor role in Limerick; and if he will commit to a date. [44290/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government approved the General Scheme of a Bill providing for a directly elected mayor for Limerick at its meeting of 20 April 2021. Government also approved the publication of the General Scheme and its referral both to the Oireachtas for pre-legislative scrutiny and to the Office of the Attorney General for priority drafting of a Bill.
The Joint Oireachtas Committee for Housing, Local Government and Heritage published its Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme in November 2021.
My Department is engaging with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel in relation to the drafting of this complex Bill and its publication has been identified as a priority as soon as practicable. Drafting is well-advanced.
The time frame for its passage through the legislative process will be a matter for the Oireachtas, having regard to the overall Government legislative programme. The timing of an election for mayor of Limerick will then be a matter for Government once the legislation is enacted.
