Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023

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• Creates an elected mayor position for Limerick City and County Council with specific powers and governance responsibilities.
• Allows other councils to hold public votes on creating mayor positions, requiring electoral law amendments to enable the elections.
• Expands affordable housing eligibility, requires consulting the Public Appointments Service on local government job qualifications, and repeals prior mayoral provisions.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   3 Aug 2023
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   20 Sep 2023
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   20 Sep 2023
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   13 Dec 2023
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   13 Dec 2023
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   24 Jan 2024
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   24 Jan 2024
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   21 Feb 2024
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   21 Feb 2024
10. Cream List 33rd Dáil

    28 Feb 2024
11. Enacted

    6 Mar 2024