Moyross revamp must be followed up: Priest

The parish priest of one of the country’s most deprived estates has warned the Government of “dangerous consequences”, if it continues to neglect the massive regeneration project in Limerick.

In a hard hitting homily at Corpus Christi Church in Moyross yesterday, Fr Tony O’Riordan challenged those responsible for the regeneration of areas of Limerick city to urgently refocus and re-engage, if they still believe in the ambitious project. “There are those who have considerable responsibility for the circumstances and situation of life here in Moyross and they too need to be challenged on their behaviour and neglect, which shows a disregard for the community of Moyross.

“To Government, especially the Minister for Housing and the Minister for Environment, and to those who manage our city, I say that the inertia and lack of urgency and the lack of focus in tackling the social, economic and physical issues facing Moyross and the other areas designated for regeneration is worrying in the extreme. The improvements that have been won in recent years give no ground for the current complacency and current lack of focus and urgency. Taking your eye of the ball now is wrong and will have dangerous consequences,” he said.