#Elections2019: 'The outcome didn't come as a surprise' - Lord Mayor reacts to plebiscite 'no' vote

The Yes campaign for a directly elected Lord Mayor in Cork has been criticised by the present incumbent, who said there was no surprise the plebiscite was turned down by just over half of the voting public.

Independent councillor Mick Finn revealed that he voted against the proposal - not because he does not support the concept, but because of a lack of clarity around the powers of the role and how it would be paid for.