Government gives go ahead to draft legislation for Limerick directly elected mayor
Mr Peter Burke TD, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning welcomed the Government’s decision earlier today to begin drafting legislation to provide for a directly elected mayor with executive functions for Limerick.
“I am pleased that Government has given its approval to begin drafting the legislation necessary to establish the office of directly elected mayor in Limerick and to hold a mayoral election in Limerick later this year, if the public health situation allows”, said Minister Burke. “This important decision brings us another step closer to the people of Limerick being able to elect their own mayor”, added the Minister.
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys approves the business case for Inis OÃrr pier
Long-awaited project can now proceed to tender stage
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D, has today (Tuesday 20th April) announced that she has approved the business case for Inis OÃrr pier.
This project is listed as one of the Governmentâs key infrastructure commitments in the Project Ireland 2040 plan.
This development addresses safety risk issues that have arisen over the years, in particular the danger from waves breaking over the pier.
Additionally, the development is aimed at solving other challenges arising from the numbers of tourists and ferry vessels using the Inis OÃrr pier.