The report sets out an ambitious and dynamic vision for Limerick under a directly elected mayor, and identifies the key building blocks to develop a new structure and governance model for Limerick City and County Council. In arriving at its report, the Group, which is representative of the main stakeholders in Limerick, consulted widely with the business community, academic institutions, public service providers, and community and political representatives in Limerick. The Group also commissioned a public consultation exercise, undertaken by the University of Limerick, which sought to “start a conversation” on the potential of a Directly Elected Mayor for Limerick. The consultation was unique in that, due to COVID-19, it was a fully interactive, real-time consultation carried out on a wholly digital platform.