Council urged to fast-track demolition in Limerick estate
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METROPOLITAN councillors have unanimously passed a motion urging the local authority to fast-track the demolition of a number of properties in St Mary’s Park.
Sinn Fein councillor John Costelloe’s motion claimed the fact the homes, particularly in St Munchin’s Street, are still standing is posing a serious anti-social behaviour threat in the community, while there are also safety issues around derelict units.
He described them as a “scar and blight” on the landscape.
“These houses are a complete magnet for anti-social behaviour, where fires and vandalism are committed and where drug-taking and dealing are the norm. We need to remove these derelict sites as a matter of priority and have a blank canvass to make sure the mistakes of the past are not repeated again.”
Heated exchanges over €58m road, which could open up Limerick estate
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THERE were heated exchanges at this month’s metropolitan council meeting, as the city’s two Green Party members faced criticism over the Northern Distributor Road.
Councillors passed two motions urging more clarity, particularly on the Coonagh to Knockalisheen element of the road, which would see a new link built from the Moyross estate.
Northside councillor Olivia O’Sullivan urged the local authority write to Transport Minister and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan requesting he sign off approval on the scheme, while Cllr Sharon Benson also urged a decision on Coonagh to Knockalisheen.