Tánaiste urges voters not to get 'distracted' by Lord Mayor salary in lead-up to vote

Tánaiste Simon Coveney says he is “frustrated” that much of the discussion about a directly elected Mayor for Cork, Limerick, and Waterford has focussed on the salary that would come with the position, and asked the public to inform themselves on the responsibilities of the role.

Speaking a week ahead of voting, Mr Coveney also said another plebiscite could happen in Cork in the event of a No vote on Friday - if the role is proven a success elsewhere.