Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Having met and worked with many people from Limerick, I would entirely trust the locals to make the right decision and I have no doubt but that if the right policy-driven candidate is found for what is a very exciting job, he or she could make a significant difference to Limerick and set the bar for the rest of those areas that might look at a directly elected mayor for their regions. I thank everybody for their attendance this morning. They have been very helpful. We will now proceed to put a report together and we will ensure that a copy of that report goes to them when the committee has agreed it.