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Should every county have a directly-elected mayor?

Should every county in Ireland have a directly elected mayor? New Junior Housing Minister Kieran O’Donnell thinks so. In 2019, pilot votes were held in Limerick, Waterford and Cork on whether to introduce a directly elected mayor but only Limerick voted in favour. Would having a mayor in your county benefit it? Andrea was joined by Fine Gael Councillor for Limerick and former Mayor, Stephen Keary, Fianna Fáil Councillor in Waterford, Eamon Quinlan, Fianna Fail Councillor & former Mayor of County Cork Gillian Coughlan and listeners to discuss…

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13.32 28 Feb 2023


Should every county have a directly-elected mayor?


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13.32 28 Feb 2023


Should every county in Ireland have a directly elected mayor? New Junior Housing Minister Kieran O’Donnell thinks so. In 2019, pilot votes were held in Limerick, Waterford and Cork on whether to introduce a directly elected mayor but only Limerick voted in favour. Would having a mayor in your county benefit it?

Andrea was joined by Fine Gael Councillor for Limerick and former Mayor, Stephen Keary, Fianna Fáil Councillor in Waterford, Eamon Quinlan, Fianna Fail Councillor & former Mayor of County Cork Gillian Coughlan and listeners to discuss…


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