Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Before I address the Minister of State's response, I will acknowledge Senator Paul Gavan, because I did not see him. He lives there and I fully respect his knowledge and experience of the city. He has certainly shared that with us over his many years here in the Seanad. He has shared challenges and concerns about regeneration projects but he has also shared with us the vibrancy of Limerick city and county. I just want to acknowledge that the Senator is here and that he is a very active and strong ambassador for Limerick city and county.

I do not accept the Minister of State's response. There is too much ambiguity in politics. We should remember what we are doing here today. We are looking at primary legislation on a mayor for Limerick. We are making amendments to a Government Bill. This is our opportunity. We are not talking about regulations but about primary legislation. I will tell the Minister of State here and now that, after I speak on this amendment, I am going to call a vote on it. I will tell him why. The Minister of State is on record as having committed-----