There was further tension at Limerick City and County Council on Tuesday morning as the mayor refused to address a comment allegedly made "off mic" at a meeting the night before. On Monday evening, a plenary meeting of the council was cut short after Príomh Chomhairleoir Catherine Slattery demanded an apology from the mayor, John Moran, regarding an alleged comment he made “off mic”. “It's sad that when we try and announce good news like this for Limerick that the story becomes something else,” Mr Moran said. “ I don't think we ever criticise any councillor for looking for funding for the area in which they live,” Mr Moran said. However, it has been a much unloved area.”In terms of significant funding, Mr Moran allocated €365k to Limerick firm Grant Thornton from December 2025 to May 2026.

Source: Irish Examiner March 31, 2026 16:24 UTC