Government postpones meeting with Limerick Mayor John Moran amid turmoil in Leinster House

GOVERNMENT has postponed a scheduled meeting with Mayor of Limerick John Moran.

It comes after a dramatic day in Dublin following a week of fuel blockades across the country.

The coalition survived a vote of No Confidence - but lost Kerry TD and Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae, who withdrew his support and resigned his role.

As part of the legislation around which he became Ireland's first directly elected mayor, John Moran is entitled to have regular scheduled meetings with top members of the nation's administration to discuss his office's priorities.

However, this Tuesday evening, Mayor Moran revealed he has received a communication regarding postponement of the latest consultative forum.

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In a statement, he wrote: "While I understand the pressures at national level, detailed submissions, as agreed, have been made in good faith, with a clear expectation that this forum would help progress key issues for Limerick, including important priorities like housing."

"People across our country are under real pressure at present. It is encouraging to see solutions being implemented for them, but what is now required for Limerick is timely delivery on our priorities too," the first citizen added.

He requested a new date be confirmed as soon as possible, adding: "All of us in Limerick stand ready to reconvene for the Forum hopefully before the end of April."

"There are a number of key projects for which Limerick needs to have decisions on, to drive forward delivery especially in areas such as housing and transport. I have asked my office to contact the Minister's office tomorrow to arrange a new time," Mayor Moran confirmed.