'To protect public safety and jobs': Mayoral budget reallocated to safeguard future of CCTV in Limerick

AN agreement has been reached on an interim funding solution to keep Limerick’s community CCTV network operational for 2026.

Following the directly-elected Mayor of Limerick, John Moran's request, a meeting in Leinster House was held with the Minister for Housing James Browne TD, the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan TD and Minister of State Niall Collins TD was represented at the meeting.
 
Agreement was reached on an interim funding solution to keep Limerick’s community CCTV network operational for 2026 while a long-term sustainable and suitable funding model is explored further.
 
This statement reflects the shared determination of the Mayor and Ministers to ensure there is no gap in public-safety infrastructure in Limerick and acknowledges the cooperation of Government departments and An Garda Síochána in responding to this urgent matter.
 
Limerick’s CCTV network plays a crucial role in supporting Garda operations, preventing crime, and strengthening public confidence in community safety. Ensuring safe streets and homes remains a shared priority.
 
Up to now the CCTV network, excluding CCTV that is exclusively owned and operated by An Garda Síochána, has been funded with Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) and regeneration funding. The Limerick regeneration model laid the foundation for a holistic programmed approach to the development and support of targeted areas of Limerick City.
 
With the planned drawing to an end of the ‘Limerick Regeneration Plan Implementation Framework’, which was funded over the last decade by the Department of Housing, a model supported by relevant funding departments and agencies is required to place the programme on a more sustainable long-term footing.
 
The Minister for Housing confirmed government support for the Mayor to carry forward all unspent Mayoral funds as a temporary solution.
 
To protect public safety and jobs during this transition, the Mayor has agreed to reallocate part of the Mayoral budget to ensure that the CCTV remains operational for 2026.
 
All parties acknowledged that the Mayoral Fund was not designed to carry core public-safety infrastructure costs but that no departmental funding stream currently exists to take this on at this point in time.
 
This interim support from the Mayor ensures there is no interruption to the CCTV system and reflects its importance to him and policing and community safety.
 
It is not intended or expected that the Mayoral budget will carry this responsibility after 2026 and the issue of sustainable long term funding for the CCTV programme will form a key agenda item at the next Limerick Mayoral and Government Consultative Forum.
 
A dedicated working group drawing on existing Limerick coordination structures and national officials will be established to bring forward this solution to that forum.  
 
With this solution now agreed, the Mayor will look to meet again very shortly with the workers affected and their management at the Moyross Community Enterprise Centre to reassure them about the future and to secure the removal of the protective notice.
 
The Mayor will report progress directly to the people of Limerick and their other elected representatives.
 
Limerick has worked hard to build a safer, more confident, and ambitious city.
 
Continuing that progress requires partnership between local and national government, and today’s agreement reflects a shared commitment to the safety and future of all communities in Limerick.