Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 94: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the proposed new Mayor of Dublin office has been assessed for cost effectiveness; if it is intended to abolish the existing structures to accommodate the financial requirements of the new office; if any appraisal has been carried out of the total number of staff required in the new office; the way the costs involved are likely to sit alongside the various Departmental cutbacks; the extent of any cutbacks needed to accommodate the new offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37414/10]

Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 118: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the powers and responsibilities of the proposed elected Dublin Mayor; the way this new office will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37554/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 118 together.

I refer to the reply to Priority Question No. 63 on today's order paper which sets out the position on this matter.