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Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I move amendment No. 94: In page 144, to delete lines 31 to 40 and substitute the following: "(a)shall act for and on behalf of Limerick City and County Council in relation to executive functions vested in the Mayor of Limerick by virtue of subsection (2) of section 10 of the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 in every...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I move amendment No. 95: In page 145, to delete lines 7 to 12 and substitute the following: (ii)", or such of any functions delegated to him or her by the Mayor of Limerick under section 27 of the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023," were inserted after "such of his or her functions",

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I move amendment No. 96: In page 145, to delete lines 25 to 29 and substitute the following: (i)"Without prejudice to subsection (4) of section 27 of the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, where a function" were substituted for "Where a function",

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I move amendment No. 98: In page 146, to delete lines 22 to 26 and substitute the following: "special adviser to the Mayor of Limerick’ means the special adviser to the Mayor of Limerick appointed under section 19 of the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023;".

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I move amendment No. 99: In page 146, to delete lines 27 to 31 and substitute the following: 29. Section 174 Section shall, in addition to subsection (8) applying to the director general by virtue of section 26 and to the Príomh Chomhairleoir by virtue of section 23, apply as if the following subsection were substituted for subsection (7):

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I move amendment No. 100: In page 149, to delete lines 5 to 12 and substitute the following: "(4)Where a function would normally be dealt with by the Mayor of Limerick, the function shall be delegated by him or her in accordance with section 27 of the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, after disclosure under subsection...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I move amendment No. 101: In page 151, to delete lines 24 to 38 and substitute the following: "(aa)Where a report referred to in subparagraph (iiia) of subsection (3)(a) is furnished to a local authority it shall be considered by the Mayor of Limerick, who shall decide on such action to be taken as may be considered appropriate in all the circumstances...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I move amendment No. 102: In page 152, to delete lines 33 to 41 and substitute the following: (a)", or section 58 of the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023," were inserted after "section 34 or 146" in subparagraph (3) of paragraph 1, (b)", or section 58 of the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: There is an imperative to get this legislation through. The officials have worked exceptionally hard. The workload has been intense. As we worked through the sequences, we provided that information to members of the committee and Deputy McNamara. That was in the spirit of co-operation and the work we do. I take my work as a parliamentarian very seriously. People in Limerick voted by way...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: Finally-----

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will let it stand. I think I have spoken enough on it.

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: Which amendment?

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I move amendment No. 76: In page 73, line 22, after “Minister,” to insert “and”.

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I move amendment No. 77: In page 74, after line 16, to insert the following: “PART 8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONSAmendment of Affordable Housing Act 2021 65.The Affordable Housing Act 2021 is amended— (a) in section 1(2), by the substitution of “Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015, section 65 of the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I move amendment No. 79: In page 75, to delete lines 7 to 17 and substitute the following: No. 37 of 2001 Local Government Act 2001 Sections 11(5)(b), 11(8), 31(4)(a), 31(5), 31(7), 31(9), 31(11), 33, 34(2)(e), 36, 37, 38, 74(1)(b), 104(7)(a), 133(6)(a), 134(4)(b), 140(8), 141(1)(b), 141(4), 142(2)(a), 142(5)(f), 143(1), 147, 148, 158(3), 174(8), 178(2)(b),...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to get this legislation through. It is very important.

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I move amendment No. 84: In page 75, to delete lines 26 to 44, to delete page 76, and in page 77 to delete lines 1 to 5 and substitute the following: Number and Year (1) Short Title (2) Provision (3) 1 & 2 Vict., c. 56. Section 73. 38 & 39 Vict., c. 17. The whole Act. ...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I did not reference Deputy Murphy, as he was not at the committee but I would have.

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: On amendment No. 74, it is just the practicalities. We believe we should allow scope. We do not want something rushed. I do not see a huge difference between one year and two if we get it right. It is in legislation. I looked at the plebiscite. There was about a 50% turn-out in the last local elections. With such a turn-out, 10% would mean that only 20% of the people were looking...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: Everything is subject to review. We have tabled amendment No. 72, which brings it from 20% to 15%. We hope Deputies will support it.