Comment: Directly-elected mayor of Limerick requires substantial powers 

The forthcoming directly-elected mayor must have the power and responsibility to deliver for the people of Limerick, says Conor Sheehan

It is time the Government trusted the people of Limerick to manage its own affairs. Picture: Denis Scannell

The legislative proposals for the soon-to-be-directly-elected mayor of Limerick amount to a filleting of what was originally proposed, which is shocking news but not surprising. 

Under this legislation, Limerick’s directly-elected mayor will amount to little more than a well remunerated, chauffeured lobbyist.