Limerick mayor John Moran accuses councillors of using legislation inappropriately

John Moran is Elected at Limerick Racecourse in Limerick's mayoral election in which citizens voted to directly elect their own mayor for the first time in the history of the State. Picture date: Tuesday June 11, 2024.

Limerick mayor John Moran has accused several local councillors of using legislation inappropriately to request emergency meetings while he is on annual leave.

Last week, a protest was staged as more than 100 businesses in Limerick City asked the mayor not to proceed with several road closures as part of his August activities programme, aimed at increasing footfall into the city centre.