Labour councillor urges Limerick City Council to clarify festoon lighting repairs

Labour Party councillor Pádraigh Reale has asked Limerick City and County Council to provide details on the status of the city‑centre festoon lighting and the progress of ESB work to restore the connection at Arthur’s Quay.

At a recent Metropolitan District meeting the council reported that its appointed maintenance contractor, LBK, has completed repairs to all identified failed sections of the festoon lighting along the Three Bridges Walk. The council said all sections are now operational except for the area in Arthur’s Quay Park.

Council officials added that weekly inspections and patrols are now being carried out to spot and fix faults as quickly as possible. The remaining problem at Arthur’s Quay Park, they explained, is that a new ESB electricity connection is required before the lights can be re‑energised.

Cllr Reale called for the council to “shed some light” on the timeline and any further steps needed to resolve the issue.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: Zak Mir / Pexels.