Press release
Information campaign to assist Limerick voters as they make history
From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in collaboration with Limerick City and County Council, has launched a public information campaign in Limerick designed to inform people about the new role of directly elected mayor. On 7 June 2024 the people of Limerick City and County will have the opportunity to take part in Ireland’s first ever vote for a directly elected mayor and the campaign highlights the role and responsibilities which come with this new office.
Advertisements – including local print, media and outdoor as well as digital and social media – will be visible throughout Limerick in the coming weeks to inform people that they have an opportunity to make history this June and to raise awareness of the new role of Mayor.
The campaign encourages local people to find out more at a dedicated web page: www.Limerick.ie/mayor
Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government Alan Dillon TD explained:
“In early June 2024, the people of Limerick will make history by being the first voters in Ireland to directly elect a Mayor for their city and county. Having a Mayor with executive powers is a big change for local government in Ireland with the Mayor being directly accountable to the people of Limerick city and county.
“As this is a new type of Mayor, we want everyone in Limerick to be aware of what they will be voting for and I would encourage everyone in Limerick to find out more for themselves. As well as the advertising campaign, we are also arranging for an information booklet to be distributed to homes throughout the city and county. History is being made in Limerick and we want everyone to have the information they need to understand what the new Mayoral role will involve.”
Limerick City and County Council CEO, Dr Pat Daly added:
“Already there is some anticipation and discussion in Limerick about the directly elected Mayor but we want to ensure that everyone has enough information regarding the new office of Mayor which they will be voting for in June. As well as working with the Department on this advertising campaign, the Council will also be facilitating local information events. I am proud that this county will be making history in June and I would encourage everyone to engage with the information provided.”
In 2019, the people of Limerick city and county voted to have a directly elected Mayor. The legislation to enable this was signed into law on 6 March 2024. The election will be held alongside the local and European elections on 7 June 2024 and the new Mayor will be in office for a term of five years.
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