<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Brian Leddin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Leddin]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.com/posts</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:16:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.brianleddin.ie/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Here are the Limerick politicians who DID NOT submit an observation to An Coimisiún Pleanála on the Shannon Pipeline (and those who did)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the ones who did .... You can read all the submissions here .]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/here-are-the-limerick-politicians-who-did-not-submit-an-observation-to-an-coimisi%C3%BAn-plean%C3%A1la-on-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b29e8aecfce39c49a97a18</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:15:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_5ab768c421e9431baf55c38fab55fce0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_863,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TFI Anseo Pilot in Limerick Reaches 20,000 Passenger Milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The TFI Anseo service in Limerick came about as a result of a meeting I had with the Deputy CEO of the National Transport Authority. I was unhappy that the planned BusConnects network didn't include new bus services for the Mill Road, Old Park Road and Rhebogue despite my highlighting the need during the consultation process. Mr. Cregan acknowledged the oversight and agreed to look at these areas for a "demand response" service, and this then became TFI Anseo. It is great news that it is...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/tfi-anseo-pilot-in-limerick-reaches-20-000-passenger-milestone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9c14035bd0093723142c8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:54:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_9eb32acf889643f0945c196fac034f00~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_702,h_475,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LNG and Ireland's Energy Security]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crisis in the Middle East is making a mockery of the Irish government's plans for LNG as an energy security solution. At best it's a very expensive one as anyone reading reports  of the spike in wholesale gas prices can see. Note that LNG can't be stored for very long. It has to be constantly topped up as it loses up to 0.05 to 0.1% of its volume per day. In other words you don't get to buy it when the price is cheap and then store it for when you need it. It is economic recklessness to...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/lng-and-ireland-s-energy-security</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8ab5635bd00937230d3c5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:03:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_62ab86887d8f4012b14a9b5a1a77fd0f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_836,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Direct Trains from Limerick to Cork by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article  in the Limerick Post Irish Rail say they are planning on building a new platform in Limerick Junction which will enable direct Limerick to Cork trains by 2030. Presumably this will coincide with the double tracking of the line from Limerick Colbert to Limerick Junction, which has been on the cards for a number of years. When the double tracking is done it will be possible to have a local commuter service stopping at new stations in Ballysimon and re-opened, old stations at...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/direct-trains-from-limerick-to-cork-by-2030</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a6ec96b220091e29d7c4df</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:20:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_b077f0e0713849449add3d239703f659~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_789,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New wastewater scheme for Nenagh highlights urgency of railway plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant in Nenagh will support the building of 3,000 new homes. This is very good news but it really puts greater urgency on the plan to increase the frequency of train services between Nenagh and Limerick. The All Island Strategic Rail Review (below) proposes an increase from three trains per day to a train "at least every two hours" in both directions on this railway. This rail investment should be brought forward now and completed ahead of the...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/new-wastewater-scheme-for-nenagh-outlines-urgency-of-railway-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a598ea8e65be2d1bd31893</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:18:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_aa8f0dbce0264df191afa95c6293e619~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_865,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shop Fronts in Limerick City]]></title><description><![CDATA[A walk up William Street will make it clear to anyone that Mayor John Moran and Limerick Council have no particular appetite to improve shop fronts in the city. William Street might be the worst case but no other street in the city centre is far behind. The reality is quite at odds with the official position, however. The Council has an impressive Shopfront Design Guidlines  now and its current Development Plan indicates that it has a strong sense of why this is an important issue: While the...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/shop-fronts-in-limerick-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699dd29f8f4f3ef74a9bb8cf</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:41:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_980fe43907fe41df85914ff432a1965b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reviewing the office of Directly Elected Mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Without taking sides in the latest row  between Mayor John Moran and a subset of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil councillors, as reported widely in the media in recent days, and on the Mayor's own website, it is clear that something has to be done to restore trust and the working relationship between the Mayor and the Councillors. This together with the fracas that occurred before Christmas  between the Mayor and his Director General Dr. Pat Daly and other skirmishes since his election suggest that...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/reviewing-the-office-of-directly-elected-mayor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995db26efa15866f1ef0f7c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:57:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_77a6172a570940a29430fa75358c122f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_780,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's time to broadcast Limerick Council meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four Dublin local authorities, plus Cork City, Carlow, Wicklow, Donegal, Kerry, Sligo all do so in various ways. In Dublin City Council's case they've been live-streaming meetings since 2007. There is no good reason that Limerick Council can't do so too. In the interests of transparency and accessibility the public in Limerick should be able to observe these meetings either live or as a delayed broadcast. And there should be a video archive of all of the meetings. It reflects poorly on...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/it-s-time-to-broadcast-limerick-council-meetings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699475a131440415cc6801b0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_88946f537a0c47e480171261426e7b1b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_931,h_521,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commentary on cycle infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[I read with dismay an article on www.killarneytoday.com  where the author struggled to grapple with the rationale for and design principles around cycle infrastructure, in this case in relation to a new scheme in Fossa, near Killarney. This kind of ill-informed narrative can lead to a pushback against essential infrastruture so it is important to challenge it. I decided to write a comment under the article but this wasn't possible, so I emailed my thoughts to the editor. I didn't get a...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/commentary-on-cycle-infrastructure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69924521cf429c4fcb4a022f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e98bf_9a19a89c5d5c49d8bb1b4a36355c7596~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shannon Pipeline plans lodged]]></title><description><![CDATA[This project, if built, will supercharge the growth of Dublin and Leinster. Is this what we want for our country?]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/shannon-pipeline-plans-lodged</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699115e9e585eb0b3c8614f1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_f2bf8be8f19f44ad8b609d32b0d3cbc9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_889,h_676,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaving the Greens]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have had misgivings about the direction of the Green Party for a while. I outlined in the Irish Times that the party getting behind a populist candidate of the far left for the Irish presidency was a bridge too far for me, so I've decided to step away from the party. Amongst my other reasons, not mentioned in the article, are the decision by the Greens to continue using the toxic X / Twitter platform despite I and others campaigning internally for it to leave X / Twitter, the party's180...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/why-i-resigned-from-the-greens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699110d29f4f0b75dfff26f5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_a274d45dc0ed4b8faf8e67f5fd80250e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_801,h_701,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commuter Rail for Limerick-Shannon Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[My opinion piece in the Limerick Leader about why a commuter rail system for Limerick is deliverable. The headline wasn't chosen by me, and is inaccurate. I am not proposing a light rail system, i.e. a Luas-style tram system. That would take for too long and cost far too much. It would not be feasible for Limerick. This proposal is about heavy rail, i.e. to run services along the existing tracks (for the most part) between new stops at strategic locations along them....]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/commuter-rail-for-limerick-shannon-region</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69910f6cf0131a3b550ba082</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_ea0e81451afc4d82b8d5fe75e7a4d415~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kathleen Leddin RIP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The death occurred on Tuesday 6th May of my mother, Kathleen Leddin. As well as being a wonderful woman, she was my greatest friend and supporter and I will miss her dearly.  The following tributes were published in local and national papers.  https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41627407.html  https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1795386/a-great-servant-of-this-city-former-mayor-of-limerick-and-long-serving-councillor-passes-away.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/deaths/1795930/f...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/kathleen-leddin-rip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699104e2f0131a3b550b9033</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_e242330239eb4a49acc0043da4e30c73~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep Limerick on Track]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been the honour of my life to represent Limerick City in Dáil Eireann. In my first term as a TD, I’ve already made strides: more...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/keep-limerick-on-track</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6730d13cabde9672e8fd9d09</guid><category><![CDATA[General Election 2024]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_8675ad6c75c44effa34cad4075dacba6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Velodrome for Limerick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limerick TD Brian Leddin has welcomed the recent announcement of 7.5 million euro in funding being awarded to the planned Velodrome in the T]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/velodrome-for-limerick</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6730d0baabde9672e8fd9b63</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_771a1bbe024d4f2b8defd1d1d0b276e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_767,h_525,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA needs to install more air quality monitors across Limerick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Additional air quality monitors across the city and regular communication with the community are needed urgently]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/epa-needs-to-install-more-air-quality-monitors-across-limerick</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6730cfa24160a1b32d846aa4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_86c6699fe3b44a36a1a438db2d4c46ac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_616,h_444,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increased funding for independent media]]></title><description><![CDATA[independent media, including local radio stations, will receive €6 million in funding to provide news and information to their area. ]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/increased-funding-for-independent-media</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6730cf0db11237c1c1837d9a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_8771b3d844084d8a80b675287318cb22~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_703,h_907,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greens hail Budget focused on families, children and the environment Limerick City TD Brian Leddin today [October 1, 2024] hailed another...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/budget-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66feadb9cd72e8a5b2247d82</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:48:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_8771b3d844084d8a80b675287318cb22~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_703,h_907,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leddin welcomes record €13 million investment for Limerick sports clubs ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green Party TD for Limerick City, Brian Leddin, has welcomed the significant allocation of €12 million in Sports Capital Grants, which will fund crucial upgrades for local sports clubs across Limerick. This investment forms part of the wider €13.4 million in funding announced for Limerick under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme. Speaking on the announcement, Deputy Leddin said: “The Sports Capital and Equipment Grants provide fantastic support for our local clubs...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/leddin-welcomes-record-13-million-investment-for-limerick-sports-clubs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f3caed7d16af682d636247</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:30:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_ad2dcae0460142d38265ea29d8d86d6c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_941,h_653,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-ed: We must stop the bloat of Dublin and encourage regional growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[My op-ed on balanced regional development  was published in Sunday Independent on 22nd September, 2024. The continued bloat of the...]]></description><link>https://www.brianleddin.ie/post/op-ed-we-must-stop-the-bloat-of-dublin-and-encourage-regional-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f2b66d3c9c7722aacc5b4f</guid><category><![CDATA[Balanced regional development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rail]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3d360_e858e9e090064824abdec6319938b10a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianleddin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>