Calls for directly Elected Mayors

FIANNA Fáil councillor Kenneth O’Flynn has called on Minister for the Environment, John Gormley to introduce directly elected Mayor’s for all cities in Ireland.
Cllr O’Flynn said, “The days of ceremonial figures has come to an end. In my view Cork needs a directly elected mayor with real powers and an advisory cabinet to assist them. There is far too much power in the hands of unelected officials who are not directly accountable to the people of Cork.”
Cllr O’Flynn added that a directly elected mayor would have powers to work with Gardai, Fire Brigade, transport authority and city officials and would have powers similar to those of the executive committee in a Leader and