The Taoiseach Says A Directly Elected Mayors In Cork Will Give The Cities More Influence In Securing State Funding

Fine Gael formerly launches it's Yes campaign today
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says there's enough time over the next 6 weeks to convince the public to vote yes before the country goes to the polls on May 24th - the same day as the local and European elections.
Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer thinks directly elected mayors are a good idea.
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