Council ‘ignoring inner city business’

LIMERICK Chamber of Commerce yesterday accused the city council of turning a blind eye to a big decline in city centre business.

A recent survey conducted by the chamber found that over the past 12 months up to 54 retail outlets in the city centre have shut down.

Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Maria Kelly said they have found a “complete disengagement” with the authorities in City Hall when it comes to discussing the city.