James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I again thank Senator Lombard for his insightful and important question on directly elected mayors, in particular for Cork city and county. An information leaflet on the election of the mayor was recently delivered to every home in Limerick and explains the many benefits for Limerick which may apply in regard to the directly elected mayor. I understand the Senator's point, which is beyond the answer I have given, which just sets out the current law. There is a more political question to be answered and I will certainly raise that with the Minister.