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Thursday 26 November 2020
Brian and Mary O’Shaughnessy described the destruction of their house as “a nightmare”.
Mary Harty served as Cathaoirleach from 2011 to 2012.
Four councillors have broken away from the party, meaning it no longer has a majority across the city and county council.
Crack out the Mi Wadi and go wild.
The stormy weather over the last couple of days led to “extensive power outages” affecting water pumping stations and treatment plants, Limerick council said.
Kevin Sheahan sparked anger in Limerick’s council chamber when he demanded an ‘Irish first’ housing policy, but Micheál Martin has refused to properly sanction these anti-immigrant statements, writes Dr Matt Cannon.
Proposals to pave way for single local authority in Limerick published today by Minister Phil Hogan.
Have you scooped up that poop?
However, householders in a further two areas are being urged to take precautionary measures.
The notice has been put in place in a number of villages as a precautionary measure.
The Dáil voted down a proposal from Niall Collins to include some border areas of Co Clare under a new Limerick council.
Martin Critten says he wants people to join him in creating a new political party and a new manifesto that will be formed by the input of ordinary people.
A consultants’ report has recommended changes to the airport’s management structure in light of annual losses and declining passenger numbers.
Testing is still being carried out on the water which was contaminated with oil last week.
Water tankers are in place in west Limerick after a volume of oil entered the river Deel on Thursday night.
Some 1,500 households in Askeaton, Foynes, Shanagolden, Creeves and surrounding areas have had their water supply shut off overnight.
THE NATIONAL PUBLIC Health Emergency Team is meeting today to make its recommendation to Government about easing Level 5 restrictions.
The recommendation will potentially set out what people are able to do in the weeks leading up to Christmas, ahead of the Government’s decision this week on whether or not it will re-open things like pubs and restaurants across the country after 1 December.
It’s been reported this week that some ministers believe restaurants should be allowed to open for indoor dining during December and that pubs should also be allowed to reopen.
However, some public health experts believe that it would not be safe to re-open restaurants next month, given the potential to the virus to spread in congregated indoor settings.
But what do you think? Today we’re asking: Would you be comfortable going to a restaurant for a meal in December?
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Fianna Fáil's response to Cllr Sheahan's 'Irish first' comment is 'unacceptable'
Kevin Sheahan sparked anger in Limerick’s council chamber when he demanded an ‘Irish first’ housing policy.