Seán Sherlock
Question: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]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
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]
View answer1042. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans for a directly elected mayor for Cork city. [12367/18]
View answer1052. 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]
View answerI 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.