John Moran says he was advised to ‘walk away’ as Limerick mayoral tensions deepen

Labour TD seeks urgent legislative review as John Moran reveals he was urged to step aside amid council tensions

Limerick mayor John Moran accused some councillors of plotting to ensure his term was not successful. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

The Government must appoint a mediator to resolve the “mayoral stasis” in Limerick, a local TD has claimed, after John Moran hit out at some local councillors for being “hostile” towards him.

Limerick Labour TD and spokesperson on local government Conor Sheehan called on the Government to urgently bring forward a legislative review of the directly elected mayor of Limerick and to appoint an independent mediator to resolve the ongoing standoff at City Hall.