Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yes, because I think we would all agree that they are powers that the current mayor enjoys but that the new mayor will not enjoy, notwithstanding the fact that the new mayor will supposedly be more powerful than the old one. The question, therefore, is why these powers will not be enjoyed by the new mayor. It is a valid request if we are to tease out this legislation in any meaningful way.