Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. It is only right to acknowledge the voters of Limerick who voted in favour of having a directly elected mayor. Voting took place in a number of other places in 2019 which came quite close to that result. The reason we are here is due to a democratic vote. The people of Limerick chose to pursue this. The election of the mayor will be democratic as well, so it is an important step in representation for the people of Limerick city and county. That should be emphasised.

I will now call on the members. Deputy McAuliffe of Fianna Fáil is first.