Minister supports Limerick mayor over 'obstruction' from councillors

Fianna Fáil minister of state Niall Collins pointed out that 'all meetings' of the local council should be made available to the public

Niall Collins: 'Democracy should take place in public, in full view, in the full glare of the public to allow for proper transparency.' File picture: Damien Storan

Fianna Fáil minister of state Niall Collins has expressed support for the Limerick mayor, even if “some councillors” from his own party are “seeking to disrupt” his term.

Mr Collins told the Irish Examiner that John Moran published a “very ambitious and detailed” mayoral plan, one he is seeking to implement “over the lifetime of the council”.