Limerick's first directly-elected mayor will take control of major local services

Mayor will have 'significant powers' and be paid a junior minister's wage of €137,000

Mayor of Limerick Michael Collins: 'Limerick has demonstrated its willingness to be a national leader when it comes to local government reform.' Picture: Brendan Gleeson

The directly-elected mayor of Limerick will be given "significant powers" and be paid a junior minister's wage of €137,000.

A vote in 2019 to create the role passed by a margin of 52.4% to 47.6% and after an extensive consultation period, the Government has approved the drafting of legislation and the publication of new details on the position.