Ray McAdam: 'I don't believe a directly elected mayor would be effective for Dublin'

Ray McAdam was elected as Dublin's 358th Lord Mayor on June 30, prioritizing investment and civic pride restoration during his term. He opposes a directly elected mayor, asserting that collaboration within local government is more effective. McAdam emphasizes the existing coalition in the Dublin City Council as a structured system that allows for collective governance. He acknowledges the need for change and expresses a strong desire to drive his agenda over the next 12 months, focusing on breaking down silos in city management.

"I don't believe a directly elected mayor would be effective for Dublin. The best way to explain my view is that if you look at the current coalition we have in Dublin City Council, it's made up of Fine Gael, the Greens, Fianna Fáil and Labour."

"I need to make sure that I drive my own agenda. I want to keep that narrow and I need to keep it focused. I have 12 months, 365 days, 52 weeks. I want to make every single day count."

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