Limerick city ‘must avoid rental doughnut effect’

An economic report compiled for Limerick City and County Council by consultants EY-DKM Economic Advisory says the rent disparity between Limerick city and county could worsen the so-called “hollowing out” of the city centre.

By Pádraig Hoare

The rent disparity between Limerick city and county could worsen the so-called “hollowing out” of the city centre, despite major investment allocated to revitalise its streets.