Dublin’s Directly Elected Mayor Plan on Ice Over Conor McGregor Fears. The Irish government is reportedly delaying plans for a directly elected mayor of Dublin amid concerns that such a move could open the door for controversial figures like Conor McGregor to gain significant political power. While McGregor’s recent announcement of a presidential bid has been widely dismissed as improbable, officials are particularly wary of the more attainable mayoral role, which would grant substantial authority over local budgets and taxes. The government’s hesitation follows the election of an independent candidate as Limerick’s first directly elected mayor, intensifying fears that a high-profile outsider could similarly capture Dublin’s top municipal office.
Government Stalls Dublin Mayor Vote Amid Fears of Conor McGregor’s Controversial Political Rise
