Harris urges unity amid Limerick mayoral impasse

Simon Harris said there will always be “teething challenges” in new political positions, with John Moran holding the first directly elected mayoralty in the country

Tensions have spilled over in Limerick City and County Council in recent days, with mayor John Moran accusing some councillors of seeking to undermine his position.

The Government will launch a review of the office of Limerick’s directly elected mayor, the Tánaiste has said, amid tensions between John Moran and councillors that culminated in accusations of sabotage in recent days.

Simon Harris said there will always be “teething challenges” in new political positions, with Mr Moran holding the first directly elected mayoralty in the country.