Fianna Fáil minister of state Niall Collins has expressed support for the Limerick mayor, even if “some councillors” from his own party are “seeking to disrupt” his term. The obstruction at almost every meeting is really damaging and it's counterproductive,” said Mr Collins. In a statement earlier this week, Mr Moran said he felt some councillors were trying to undermine his mayoral term by being “hostile”. Mr Collins said the Government was supportive of Mr Moran, the first directly elected mayor in the country. Mr Moran faced criticism from minister Patrick O’Donovan, who said on local radio that the council row was “causing significant reputational damage” to Limerick.

Source: Irish Examiner February 19, 2026 14:53 UTC