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An Taisce Limerick is urging Limerick Twenty Thirty and the City and County Council to accelerate residential housing in the city center, highlighting Corks success with over 1300 apartments under construction compared to Limericks mere 36 units. The Opera Square project is criticized for focusing on office space and public areas over homes and a long-awaited library. Derelict Georgian buildings on Patrick, Rutland, and Ellen Streets have been vacant since 2008, contributing to a negative city center atmosphere. Housing completions have dropped by 19% in the first quarter of 2026, impacting businesses and city center vitality. Limerick Chamber joins the call for more city center housing, as suburbs like Castletroy receive the majority of new builds. Concerns over funding arise, with the librarys cost increasing from €27 million to €50 million and public consultations on Arthurs Quay, including Sarsfields House, stalling without reports. Councillors from Social Democrats and Aontú propose repurposing these spaces for key workers like nurses and teachers. The summary emphasizes the need for bold action to address Limericks housing crisis, suggesting retrofitting public buildings into riverside homes to revitalize the city center.

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