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

Further statement of response and additional information to panel

60. (1) The Mayor may, not later than 7 days after being informed in accordance with subsection (4) of section 59 of the appointment of a panel, deliver to the panel a statement, or further statement, as the case may be, for consideration by the panel, setting out his or her response to the removal notice or the passing of the removal resolution, which may include any supporting documentation and information the Mayor considers to be relevant.

(2) The panel may, if it considers it appropriate to do so, request the Mayor, the Príomh Chomhairleoir, the director general or any member to provide specified documentation or information within a period specified in writing by the panel and the person so requested shall comply with the request.

(3) A panel may proceed in accordance with section 62 to make a preliminary recommendation or a final recommendation notwithstanding any failure by the Mayor or other person to provide documentation or information in accordance with subsection (2).