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Dublin to get elected mayor

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  • 13-05-2009 2:16pm
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    Turd Ferguson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,193 ✭✭✭


    Dublin is to get a directly elected mayor next year, it was confirmed this afternoon.

    Environment Minister John Gormley described the announcement as "the most significant change to leadership in the capital since the foundation of the state".

    From 2010, the new mayor will be responsible for planning, waste management, water services and housing across the four local authorities in Dublin.

    He or she will also act as the chairperson of the Dublin Transport Authority.

    From: http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/n...0-1736836.html


    Apparently, apart from a minimum age and citizenship there are no restrictions for people to apply for the job. Therefore I am going to run for Mayor of Dublin.
    My question is...how/where do I apply?


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    phasers
    Registered Users Posts: 18,159 ✭✭✭✭phasers


    You have my vote


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    Purple Gorilla
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    You also have my vote good sir


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    admiralofthefleet
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    seriously though, will it make any difference?


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    Jay D
    Registered Users Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭Jay D


    what do they actually currently do?


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    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    I wonder how much is this shambles gonna cost us?.

    And guys, this isn't AH so lets try keep the discussion somewhat mature, eh!.

    .


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    jcatony
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    Marlee Muscular Broomstick wrote: »
    I wonder how much is this shambles gonna cost us?.

    And guys, this isn't AH so lets try keep the discussion somewhat mature, eh!.

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    200k a year. And they say there's no money left in the coffers.


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    terrydub
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    And who do you think is being mentioned as being the first holder of this office.........
    Bertie Ahern ,will we ever learn............


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    phasers
    Registered Users Posts: 18,159 ✭✭✭✭phasers


    terrydub wrote: »
    And who do you think is being mentioned as being the first holder of this office.........
    Bertie Ahern ,will we ever learn............

    Jaysus I never thought of that! Sorry Turd, gonna have to go with Bertie.


    EDIT: Google comes up with nothing, conspiracy I think.


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    Agent Smith
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 21,504 Mod ✭✭✭✭Agent Smith


    I here by put my name forward as the boards.ie candidate.


    Vote early and VOTE OFTEN!


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    Turd Ferguson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,193 ✭✭✭Turd Ferguson


    Agent Smith wrote: »
    I here by put my name forward as the boards.ie candidate.


    Vote early and VOTE OFTEN!

    Nuh-uh. I called dibbs already. Anyways I need to know how to apply. It could be alot of fun :D


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    BendiBus
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    Marlee Muscular Broomstick wrote: »
    I wonder how much is this shambles gonna cost us?.

    Why refer to it as a shambles already? I'm disheartened by continuous baseless negativity. What is your view? "Everything's ****e so lets give up"?


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    delta_bravo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭delta_bravo


    That is a massive job. In charge of all 4 local authorities and the DTO. I expect your vote


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    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    BendiBus wrote: »
    Why refer to it as a shambles already? I'm disheartened by continuous baseless negativity. What is your view? "Everything's ****e so lets give up"?


    Well early indications are that central government are not going to devolve power's to the new elected Mayor's office, so whats the point?.


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    delta_bravo
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    Turd Ferguson wrote: »
    Nuh-uh. I called dibbs already. Anyways I need to know how to apply. It could be alot of fun :D

    I presume its no different to any election. You will need a few signatures and apply at the courthouse


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    ODS
    Closed Accounts Posts: 380 ✭✭ODS


    Turd Ferguson wrote: »
    From: http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/n...0-1736836.html


    Apparently, there are no restrictions for people to apply for the job.

    Bertie's thinking of running; you might find that serial appearances at the planning tribunal might be a prerequisite - that and an ability to climb trees in north Dublin as a (not-so-successful) means of identifying other corrupt officials.

    It mightn't be quite as easy as you think ;)


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