Mark Daly

Strongly agree

Yes, cities need accountable leaders with real executive power to solve local crises like housing and transport

Fianna Fáil argues that a directly elected mayor provides a democratic mandate and a unified voice to tackle local issues, though they emphasize cooperation with national government. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Fianna Fáil has officially supported the introduction of directly elected mayors, evidenced by their role in passing the legislation for Ireland's first such mayor in Limerick in 2024. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only if they are granted independent tax-raising powers completely separate from the national government

While supporting local government reform, Fianna Fáil generally prefers maintaining significant central government control over fiscal policy rather than granting full independent tax-raising powers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, qualified city managers and local councils are more efficient and far less prone to populist political stunts

The party has moved toward the view that the current 'manager-led' system lacks democratic legitimacy, prioritizing accountability over the perceived efficiency of unelected executives. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The party's recent legislative actions and manifestos advocate for democratic reform in local government, moving away from the traditional unelected manager model. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, adding another layer of highly paid politicians just creates unnecessary bureaucracy without fixing systemic issues

Fianna Fáil views the directly elected mayor as a way to enhance accountability rather than just an addition of bureaucracy, rejecting the idea that it is merely an unnecessary layer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.