Who is John Moran, Limerick’s first directly-elected mayor?

John Moran held secretary-general role under then finance minister Michael Noonan at a time when Ireland was still grappling with the fallout from the banking crash and Ireland’s descent into recession

John Moran at the election count for Limerick's directly-elected mayor at Limerick Racecourse. Picture: Don Moloney

Once dubbed Ireland's Mr Austerity, Limerick’s first directly-elected mayor is the former secretary general of the Department of Finance.

Former Zurich Bank banker John Moran held the role under then finance minister Michael Noonan at a time when Ireland was still grappling with the fallout from the banking crash and Ireland’s descent into the worst recession and depression it had experienced for years.