Limerick votes to create dual-mayor council system

Limerick’s City and County Council yesterday voted to create a second mayor’s role in a move to end confusion over chains of office.

Following an amalgamation process, a new council of 40 members was headed by Fianna Fáil councillor Kevin Sheahan, who had been elected cathaoirleach.

However, 21 members also sit on a metropolitan district body which is chaired by Fine Gael councillor Michael Sheahan, who holds the office of Mayor of Limerick.