Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 January 2023
92. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the legislation for a directly elected mayor with executive functions in Limerick; the date for the publication of the legislation; if he plans to proceed with the mayoral election in Limerick in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3654/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is engaging with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel in relation to the drafting of the Local Government (Directly Elected Mayor with Executive Functions in Limerick city and county) Bill, which is well advanced.
Finalisation of this complex Bill has been identified as a priority and I am working towards the Bill being published in April. It is my hope that the Bill would be able to progress through the Houses of the Oireachtas during the 2023 summer session.
The timing of the Limerick Mayoral Election will be a matter for Government once the Bill is enacted.
A public information campaign about this significant change in the way in which Limerick will be governed will be very important.
