Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2024

Statement of response by Mayor

57. (1) The Mayor may, not later than 14 days after receipt of a copy of a removal notice, deliver to the Príomh Chomhairleoir a statement (in this Part referred to as a “statement of response”) setting out his or her response to the removal notice and the statement may include any supporting documentation and information the Mayor considers to be relevant to the response.

(2) The Príomh Chomhairleoir may, if he or she considers it is appropriate to do so, on the request of the Mayor made before the expiration of the period referred to in subsection (1), extend that period for a further period of no longer than 7 days.

(3) The Príomh Chomhairleoir shall, as soon as possible after receipt of a statement of response in accordance with this section, deliver a copy of the statement to the director general, who shall furnish a copy thereof to each member.