Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We cannot accept the amendment. The logic is that Oireachtas Members can currently have other careers so the Bill is compatible with that. There are two relevant subsections, subsections (5) and (8). Subsection (5) states the position is full time and subsection (8) qualifies that by providing a person is "prohibited from engaging in any occupation which would interfere or be incompatible with their role as mayor". What is there very much mirrors what is in place for Oireachtas Members. There is a logic in what we have put forward. On that basis, I do not propose to accept the amendment.