Legislative Reviews

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Questions (600, 601)

Conor Sheehan

Question:

600. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21717/26]

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601. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will expedite the legislative review of the Directly Elected Mayor of Limerick legislation; to provide a clear timeline for when the review will be commenced; when the review will conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21722/26]

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Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

I propose to take Questions Nos. 600 and 601 together.

The Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2024 provides for a directly elected Mayor of Limerick with executive functions and the new arrangements in Limerick City and County Council. Section 7 of the Act provides that the Minister conduct a review of the operation and effectiveness of the Act not later than three years after the establishment of the mayoral office. The period of three years was viewed as the appropriate balance between needing a mechanism to assess the new office in a timely way, while also allowing time for the new arrangements to bed down in Limerick. In conducting the review, the Minister must consult with the Mayor, members of Limerick City and County Council, the Limerick Mayoral and Government Consultative Forum and any other relevant persons. The Minister must report on the findings of the review and conclusions to both Houses of the Oireachtas. The review will be conducted in due course, with preparations being made to begin by the end of this year.

Question No. 601 answered with Question No. 600.

Question No. 602 answered with Question No. 593.