Direct election of mayor of Limerick planned for autumn

Government's intention to hold the election 'as soon as possible'

The direct election of a new mayor of Limerick could happen as early as October. Picture Dan Linehan

The direct election of a new mayor of Limerick could happen as early as October after the Government signed off on the priority drafting of the legislation which will establish the role.

Peter Burke, junior minister at the Department of Housing, brought the legislation to Cabinet on Tuesday and said it would allow the election to take place in the third quarter of 2021 "if the situation allows".