More powers for directly-elected mayors would make role 'totally unworkable', says Cork's Lord Mayor

The Lord Mayor of Cork has branded efforts to create a directly-elected mayor in Cork city as premature and warned that the addition of executive powers to the office could actually distance the role from the public.

Independent Cllr Mick Finn made his comments on the plebiscite issue with just over two weeks to go before people will be asked to vote on whether they want a directly elected mayor with executive powers.