TDs And Senators Will Be Allowed To Stand For Dublin Mayor

The general scheme of the Local Government (Dublin Mayor and Regional Authority) Bill 2010 contains draft provisions relating to disqualifications from being elected Mayor, including being nominated for election.

Mr Gormley stated that the published Bill will not preclude members of the Oireachtas or of the European Parliament from standing for election as Mayor. However, an Oireachtas member or an MEP would be required to step down from that position if elected to the position of Mayor for Dublin.

The Minister has already written to opposition party leaders and local government spokespersons inviting them to a meeting to discuss the proposed bill. He said that he is happy to examine any measures suggested by the opposition to improve the legislation, and would urge them to take the opportunity to engage in creating a new position to provide leadership and vision for Dublin.