AS the number in Limerick awaiting a driver theory test approaches 5,000, Deputy Richard O Donoghue has clashed with a Government Minister on the issue. I.
Wrong that 400 vaccinated Limerick people must hotel quarantine when returning from Abu Dhabi - TD
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A PLEA by a local TD to allow 400 fully vaccinated Limerick people avoid hotel quarantine on their return from overseas has been rejected.
Deputy Richard O’Donoghue said he was was approached by a group of Irish citizens working in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. There are approximately 10,000 Irish citizens living and working there The United Arab Emirates is the fifth most vaccinated country in the world. The group which has been in contact with me will not be allowed into Ireland without mandatory hotel quarantine even though they have been fully vaccinated and can quarantine at home.
Closed Limerick garda stations to be auctioned off
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FOUR former garda stations in County Limerick that were closed following the economic crisis are due to be sold by the end of the year.
The Office of Public Works has confirmed, in response to a parliamentary question, that over 50 former garda stations and residences across the country will either be sold at auction or transferred into the ownership of local authorities or local community organisations.
Most of the garda stations were closed in 2013 and 2014 as part of a cost-cutting programme which was introduced in 2012 by the then justice Minister Alan Shatter.
Covid relocation drives house prices up €50,000 to €75,000 in parts of Limerick
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NUMEROUS auctioneers have told the Leader about the numbers of people wishing to relocate to Limerick city and county over the last year.
Due to Covid, many can now work from wherever they like and perhaps commute to the office one day a week or fortnight. The fact they can sell their home in Dublin or abroad and buy a much nicer home in Limerick has made moving here very attractive.
Deputy Richard O’Donoghue raised this in the Dail. He said house prices have risen by as much as €75,000 in parts of Limerick.