City council opposition may jeopardise 450 M&S jobs

THE owners of the Crescent Shopping Centre warned yesterday that opposition by Limerick City Council to a giant Marks & Spencer store at the Dooradoyle complex could force the giant retailer to Galway with the potential loss of 450 jobs.

M&S has chosen Limerick ahead of Galway for its anchor store for the greater west of Ireland region.

While Limerick County Council, which controls the Dooradoyle suburb, has given its blessing, Limerick City Council has moved to stop the development, saying it will hit city centre shopping.