I want to ascertain the Government's intentions regarding the position of directly elected mayor for Limerick city and county. As the Taoiseach will be aware, this election has already been postponed once this year and now according to newspaper reports it will be postponed again. What is the reason for these postponements? What are the Government's intentions when and if the election takes place?

What about the Deputy's own intentions?

I do not have any vested interest, but I thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity to reiterate that.

Or twist his arm maybe.

Obviously, it is the Government's intention to get the legislation passed through the House and that will affect the timeline for the subsequent election to take place. It really depends on getting the legislation through.

Could the Taoiseach give a possible timeline?

I cannot give that right now.