John Moran

Intent: The intended result was a contribution to efforts to promote integration and encounter and to build an open, inclusive and dynamic Irish society in which all who reside in the country are valued and treated equally, irrespective of their colour, creed or culture.

Details: In January 2026, JRS Ireland issued a copy of the 2026 JRS Ireland Intercultural and Interfaith Calendar to a number of relevant designated public officials and raised serious concerns about increasing polarisation around migration and asylum issues in Ireland.

Intent: Progress on these issues

Details: Housing, Water, Transport; N24 and N25 projects; Kilkenny Ring Road completion; Measures to address the Cost of doing Business in Kilkenny including Commercial Rates; Support new Gift Card & support local businesses; Supports for retail & town centre

Intent: To reduce overall rate increase, and highlight the negative impact the 6% increase would have on SMEs

Details: Limerick Chamber wrote to executive and elected representatives to highlight concerns regarding commercial rate increase

Intent: Increased support for SMEs when tendering for work

Details: Limerick Chamber took part in the Mayoral SME Workshop discussion

Intent: Move the proposed road closure to an adjacent street

Details: Letter to Limerick City and County Council regarding road closure for Christmas

Intent: Increase the rate of progress for Programme delivery across Limerick

Details: Raise Economic Development Concerns with Limerick City and County Council

Intent: Limerick Chamber met with relevant local authority staff from Limerick City and County Council to discuss items critical for both industry and wider economic development. Limerick chamber pushed for updates on economic development and industry growth enablers in Limerick City Centre and specific updates to developments in infrastructure, housing and public realm in surrounding areas across the city centre and county.

Details: Limerick Chamber Quarterly Meeting with Limerick City & County Council

Intent: Increased investment on measures to improve infrastructure and quality of life in Limerick and the Mid-West

Details: Business priorities for development in Limerick and Mid-West region

Intent: To engage with the Mayor of Limerick in understanding the structure, benefits, and challenges of the directly elected mayoral position. We explored the potential for replicating this model in Athlone, with a view to strengthening local leadership, accountability, and strategic decision-making for the town’s development.

Details: Exploration of Elected Mayoral Model for Athlone

Intent: Funds secured in Budget

Details: MS Ireland launched Pre-Budget submission