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‘Coarse culture in public life must change' - Limerick TD reflects on his 40 years in Dail Eireann

FORMER Defence Minister Willie O’Dea has warned the culture in politics must change – and admitted he’s fearful of seeing the “end of democracy”. Mr O’Dea was speaking as he marked his 40th anniversary serving Limerick in Dail Eireann. He says ...

05 Mar 2022 at 22:00

Politics

WATCH: Paul O'Connell rules himself out of directly elected mayor position in Limerick

IRELAND forwards coach and former Munster captain Paul O'Connell has ruled himself out of the running for the directly elected mayor position in Limerick, saying “I don’t think I’m suited to politics”. The former Ireland rugby captain’s name ...

25 Jan 2022 at 09:30

Politics

Frustrated Limerick councillors anxious to hold ‘in-person’ meetings

MEMBERS of the Adare/Rathkeale Municipal District have agreed to hold their upcoming meetings ‘in person’ rather than online. The January meeting of councillors, which took place virtually, was impacted by technical issues – much to the ...

23 Jan 2022 at 10:30

Politics

Collins looks to teach the boys’ club a lesson in Limerick constituency

SINN Fein in County Limerick is gearing up to get on an election footing and has selected Joanne Collins to be the party’s general election candidate in the Limerick County constituency. Ms Collins, who lives in Cappagh, was selected ...

05 Dec 2021 at 10:30

Environment

Tree-planting initiative put forward by Limerick councillor

COUNCILLORS in Limerick can and must play their part in tackling climate change, Askeaton councillor Kevin Sheahan believes. And his big idea is that each councillor would take responsibility for the planting of 50 broadleaf trees ...

20 Nov 2021 at 10:00

Motoring News

Urgent calls for action over illegal parking at Limerick bus stops

URGENT calls have been made for introduction of measures to prevent illegal parking at bus stops throughout the city which, according to one councillor, is currently “as bad as it has ever been”. The issue was flagged by Cllr Joe ...

26 Sept 2021 at 14:00

Politics

Limerick minister dismisses polygraph request over alleged 'sting' to identify Cabinet leak

MINISTER for the OPW Patrick O'Donovan has broken his silence regarding allegations he was involved in a 'sting' operation to reveal who was leaking details from the Cabinet. The alleged leaks are regarding Katherine Zappone’s ...

24 Sept 2021 at 14:00

Politics

Furious Limerick councillors call for Irish Water to be disbanded

IRISH Water has failed miserably and should be disbanded, Fine Gael councillor John Sheahan declared this week. There was a shambles made setting it up, he argued, and politicians buckled. The Glin-based councillor also ...

17 Sept 2021 at 10:00

Politics

Limerick Minister not hiding in the long grass over Serengeti and giraffe comments

MINISTER Patrick O’Donovan said he has “never got a reaction like this” after saying a giraffe popping its head over a ditch in County Limerick wouldn’t surprise him due to the length of the grass on road verges. “It ...

13 Aug 2021 at 10:00

Local News

Limerick councillors fire warning shot over alleged interference by ‘outsider’

THE newly-elected cathaoirleach of the Adare/Rathkeale Municipal District has expressed concern that a councillor from another electoral area is “interfering” in the business of the district. Cllr Kevin Sheahan and ...

10 Jul 2021 at 13:00

Politics

Sinn Fein selects replacement for former Limerick councillor

SINN Féin has announced the co-option of Tom Collopy to fill the seat on Limerick City and County Council which was vacated by Cllr John Costelloe earlier this year. The decision, by members of the ...

17 May 2022 at 21:00

Politics

HSE boss ‘not being held accountable’ claims Limerick TD

INDEPENDENT Limerick TD Richard O’Donoghue has questioned the value-for-money in the salary paid to the CEO of the Health Service Executive, Paul Reid. Deputy O'Donoghue claims that Mr Reid, who ...

16 Jan 2022 at 10:30

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