At their monthly meeting, Dublin city councillors talked about two sewage-treatment-related proposals, plans for a directly elected mayor, protecting historic structures, and the future of St Michael’s Estate.
Tag: directly elected mayor
Posted inCity Desk, Jul 12th, 2017
The Mirage of a Mayor
A bill that would have allowed Dubliners to decide whether they wanted to vote for their mayor has come off the rails, in another blow for its backers.
Posted inCity Desk, Nov 9th, 2016
The Dublin Mayoral Debate
Dublin may get a directly elected mayor with real power. On 2 Nov., Dublin Inquirer invited five “candidates” to share their visions for the role.
Posted inAug 3rd, 2016, City Desk
Should Being a Councillor Become a Full-Time Job?
Some Dublin City Councillors say they spend 30 or more hours a week on their political duties, but the pay is only part-time – so many also have other jobs.