Former Lord Mayor raises concern at timescale suggesting mayoral election should take place at same time as local and European elections
The role would incorporate the ceremonial activities of all four mayors of the four existing local authorities but also have executive powers.
It is being asked to give specific advice on the wording of a plebiscite and if the committee recommends proceeding with such a vote the likely date would be to coincide with the Local and European elections - due to take place on a date between June 6th and 9th 2024. She raised concern that Dublin could see the same kind of delays that have occurred in Limerick, which voted to create the office of a directly elected mayor in 2019.A Department of Housing spokesman said the drafting of legislation to pave the way for the vote is “very well advanced” with publication expected “in the coming weeks”.Meanwhile, Dublin Chamber warned that there must be “clear and detailed proposals” for the electorate in the capital to consider before any plebiscite.
Fianna Fáil TD Paul McAuliffe, another former Lord Mayor of Dublin, welcomed the indication that a plebiscite will be held next year.
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