Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 550: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he plans to publish legislation for a directly elected mayor of Dublin; when he intends the first election for a directly elected mayor to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31644/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The general scheme of the legislation to provide for the Mayor was published on my Department's website in February 2010, as an opportunity for further consultation before its finalisation, and to facilitate early implementation of the Bill's provisions, once enacted. The Bill, to provide for the mayoral electoral process as well as the powers of the Mayor and Regional Authority, is a large and complex piece of legislation. However, I hope to publish it shortly following Government consideration. It is my aim that the election of the Mayor will take place this year.