An Expert Group set up by Mayor of Limerick John Moran to enhance heritage and green spaces in Limerick is continuing to progress its work in assessing current amenities and identifying gaps in existing facilities.
As Mayor of Limerick, I am pleased to confirm the signing of a number of new Mayoral Orders this week that each mark real steps forward for communities across the city and county in the areas of recreation, housing and public lighting.
The Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, has welcomed confirmation from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage of the funding allocation for the Directly Elected Mayor for 2026.
I’m pleased to have engaged in a constructive and positive meeting with Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jennifer Murnane O’ Connor TD, in my offices in Limerick this week.
Mayor announces intent to conduct an independent evaluation into why housing in Limerick has been so far below needs but emphasises this must not delay current actions.
In June 2025, the Mayor wrote to Minister Cummins in view of stated governance concerns he had arising from councillors serving on DAC boards at variance to state body practices and OECD and other guidance.
The delivery of the SMART Housing initiative, a key deliverable in the More for Limerick Mayoral Programme 2024-2029, has taken another step forward following the signing of contracts to appoint design teams for the project’s initial phase.
I welcome the statement by the Minister that Government support has been secured to progress all options outlined in the HIQA report.
I have just heard the amazing news from our team in Barcelona that EuroPride 2028 is coming to the West of Ireland, thanks to their hard work and their amazing and now successful bid!
Mayor John Moran is inviting expressions of interest from designers who wish to participate in the Brooklyn Fashion Incubator 2025 Global Fashion Collaborative, taking place on Thursday, 23rd October 2025 in New York City.
The first-ever Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative will equip Limerick with the capabilities to tackle local challenges, marshal new solutions, and deliver results.
I welcome the arrival of the long-awaited report as it clearly sets out the urgency of the situation in the Midwest.
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