Organisation: Limerick City and County Council

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<p>Some of the pedestrian signs have been criticised for their translations</p>

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Limerick council to correct Irish language spelling errors on signs

70 new pedestrian signs were set up in Limerick City

<p>The matter came before Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds during Tuesday vacation sitting of the High Court, who urged the parties, given the legal costs involved in this such matters, to reconsider trying to mediate the dispute. File picture</p>

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Limerick residents seek injunction to halt GAA club's allegedly unlawful works

<p>Justice Minister Helen McEntee said that she did not regret her use of the term "scumbags" to describe those who engaged in violence in Dublin last week. File photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie</p>

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Fianna Fáil to 'engage' with councillor who said Dublin rioters should be shot in head

Rules and regulations book. Law, rules and regulations concept.

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Limerick couple disputes council move to acquire part of their land to aid building of houses

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Limerick village of Nicker in a twist over controversial mural

Engineering man showing blueprint detail for people buying house.

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'Anti-social behaviour' concerns among objections to delay 122 Limerick student bedspaces

Limerick college objects to 'inappropriate' expansion of student accommodation

In a letter on behalf of Mary Immaculate College vice president Michael Keane, the college said the expansion 'will have a negative impact on their property'

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

An Taisce opposes plans to change disused Limerick hotel into student accommodation

The developer is seeking to build a three-storey building on Parnell Street which will rise to seven storeys on Davis Street towards the rear

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Limerick council ends multi-million euro contract with firm managing fire service calls

The council declined to elaborate on why it had terminated its contract with Systel

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Possible impact on otters among issues that scupper large-scale apartment plan for Limerick

An Bord Pleanála refused permission to plans for 363 build-to-rent apartments, 61 student apartments totalling 189 student bed spaces and 18 ‘executive’ houses at Canal Bank, Pa Healy Rd

Wed, 24 May, 2023

Munster 999/112 operators vote to strike over lack of 'job evaluation'

Siptu confirmed that 24 staff based at theMunster Regional Communications Centre had unanimously voted 'in favour of industrial action and in favour of strike action'

Wed, 24 May, 2023

22/9/2015 Dail Returns From Summer Holidays

Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins to make Dáil statement this week over Limerick property deal

Mr Collins will make a Dáil statement on issues around his wife's purchase of a site in Limerick in 2008. He has maintained that he and his wife had no financial interest in the sale of the site

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

Construction worker working at construction site

Plans for Limerick apartment scheme scuppered by An Bord Pleanála backlog

Development of 38 apartments in Caherdavin green-lit by planning board inspector less than two weeks before new council development plan came into force, limiting scale of development on site

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

Plan for 200 student bed spaces in Limerick put on hold

Locals lodge objection with An Bord Pleanála.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

Eli Lilly's plans for new €400m pharma plant in Limerick appealed by local landowner

Farmer claims his lands had been flooded due to the destruction of canal and stream by discharges from Raheen business park, while his livestock had also suffered 'unexplained physical distortions'

Wed, 02 Nov, 2022

'Active discussions' over new 150-bed hospital for Limerick

Proposal includes housing scheme, hospital, and nursing home

Thu, 22 Sep, 2022

UL hoping to lodge planning submission for city centre campus by end 2023

University 'planning for a major educational, economic, cultural, and social footprint' at former Dunnes Stores site on Sarsfield St

Tue, 20 Sep, 2022

Limerick council accused of recycling 'greenwashing'

Greenwashing is when an organisation spends more time and money on marketing itself as environmentally friendly than on actually minimising its environmental impact.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

Limerick councillor Jerry O’Dea laid to rest on day he was to be elected mayor

Mr O’Dea, 55, who died suddenly last Saturday, had been due to be elected Mayor of Limerick City and County on Thursday.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2022

Limerick hopes staycations trend continues this summer

Limerick 11 Summer 2022 follows last year’s award-winning Double Your Summer campaign

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

Fire brigade callout fees make up just over 2% of the service's cost

With callout fees charged by local authorities varying widely, some councillors believe high charges act as a 'deterrent for people from phoning the fire brigade which could potentially put lives at risk'

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022

Homeless situation 'spiralling to new levels' as Limerick families are given cash to find emergency beds

109 children homeless in the Mid-West as region has highest proportion of homelessness outside Dublin

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022

Concern at €4.5m overtime bill at Limerick City and County Council

Report found 247 staff of Cork City Council— about one in six — received in excess of €20,000 in overtime and allowances in 2020

Mon, 16 May, 2022

Limerick council considers compensating business owners on pedestrianised streets

A feasibility study could be conducted to see whether a rates reduction or other compensation is appropriate for business owners on pedestrianised streets

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Limerick gardaí defend use of CCTV despite multiple GDPR breaches

Data Protection Commissioner found there was a breach of GDPR in 50 separate instances and issued a €110k fine to Limerick City and County Council

Tue, 15 Mar, 2022

330 new jobs and increase in student numbers by 4,000 as part of ambitious new UL Strategic Plan

Cianan Brennan: Delays spur PAC on to get to the bottom of University of Limerick's dealings

The withheld KPMG report and the difficulty finding a date that suits both the UL president and chancellor will only whet the PAC's appetite to learn more about the university's finances

Mon, 07 Mar, 2022

Progress on Limerick's Opera Site following Covid delays

The 3.7 acre “mixed-use” development remains on course to be delivered over a six-year period

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

Limerick's illegal use of CCTV is 'shocking' according to DPC

Local authority will have to switch off 357 of its 401 cameras if it cannot find a legal basis for the mass surveillance

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

Vicky Phelan to be honoured with the freedom of Limerick

Emotional scenes at council meeting as members unanimously vote to grant the honour to the Cervical Check campaigner

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

Limerick budget passed amid 'roaring across the floor'

Sinn Féin councillor Sharon Benson said living conditions for some locals were like a scene out of Angela’s Ashes

Mon, 29 Nov, 2021

Architect designing a commercial building

Limerick residents challenge plan for 252 council houses near protected structures

They are worried the housing plan will cause an unreasonable and disproportionate interference with the amenities of their own estate

Wed, 03 Nov, 2021

Cork-Limerick motorway may be pushed into the slow lane again

It's been mooted since the 1990s, but the latest planning announcement seems to confirm the view on the ground that 'we'll believe it when we see it'

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

Activists say Travellers face violence and threats all over the country

A Limerick family, who were due to move into a new home, have received threats that the house will be burnt down.

Tue, 12 Oct, 2021

Family threatened with being burnt out if they take up new Limerick home

According to a mother of five in the family, Limerick City and County Council dismissed their fears about the graffiti and suggested it was likely the actions of children.

Tue, 12 Oct, 2021

$Limerick to get 13 'build-outs' at a fraction of the cost of the city's 'parklets'$

Limerick to get 13 'build-outs' at a fraction of the cost of the city's 'parklets'

Build-outs are similar to parklets, but smaller, and provide an inviting space for residents and passers-by to sit, relax, and interact.

Wed, 02 Jun, 2021

Limerick has more vacant council houses than homeless people

However, more than half of the nearly 300 vacant properties belonging to Limerick City and County Council are in need of refurbishment before they can be lived in

Sun, 11 Apr, 2021

Vacant Limerick homes are being used for drug dealing and raves

Neighbours say they don't feel safe near the empty council-owned properties

Fri, 09 Apr, 2021

Anger over delays to €58m road in Limerick

The Mayor of Limerick City & County, and a parish priest in Moyross are among those demanding progress for the distributor road which, they say, will open up Moyross for development and employment.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2021

High Court rules Limerick Council's issuing of waste facility licence was 'unlawful'

Claire Boylan owned lands next to the site which she claimed had been flooded as a result of the company dumping material from a road construction project.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2021

Temporary cycle lane on busy Limerick bridge to be removed just as school term starts

Temporary cycling infrastructure on a bridge used by thousands of Limerick students is set to be removed in the coming weeks, despite government advice, which encourages students to make their way to school via bike.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2020

University of Limerick to lead €10m EU project to transform city health

City to be global ambassador for urban living

Mon, 20 Jul, 2020

Gavin James to play four live drive-in gigs this summer

Gavin James is set to play a series of “innovative” gigs at four locations in Ireland.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Major Munster projects move ahead despite Covid-19’s impact

Local authorities in Munster are pushing forward with major infrastructure projects including Limerick’s €180m Opera site and the planned Eastern Gateway Bridge crossing the River Lee in Cork.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

Limerick grandmother at 'wits end' as house floods five times in 72 hours

An exhausted Limerick grandmother whose home flooded five times in 72 hours, said she was on the verge of a “nervous breakdown” unless something was done to alleviate flooding near her home.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

Work on €180m Limerick development to begin this year

An Bord Pleanála has approved the project, which includes a 14-storey building at Bank Place, featuring some 13,000 sq m of office space.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2020

The revitalisation of Limerick's O'Connell street takes a step forward

Plans to revitalise Limerick's main thoroughfare took a step forward this week.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2020

Limerick to spend €1m on global branding push

David Raleigh Limerick City and County Council is to spend in the region of €1m on a brand for Limerick to strengthen its competitive edge on an international scale.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2020

Group will examine supports for asylum seekers, including direct provision

The Government has announced the establishment of a special group to examine the supports afforded to asylum seekers, including direct provision, which will be chaired by a former secretary general of the European Commission.

Sat, 28 Dec, 2019

Environmental watchdog became aware of contaminated water in Limerick through media

An environmental watchdog only became aware through media reports that several people had become ill in Limerick from consuming contaminated drinking water, an audit has revealed.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2019

Funding for the rich tapestry of Irish rural life

The rich tapestry of Irish rural life is reflected in the 2,500 or so projects nationwide which have been approved for LEADER rural development funding.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2019