In an upfront interview Anton Savage chats with Mayor John Moran on a wide range of issues, Shannon Airport, modular homes the Mayor has prioritised in a SMART homes programme and tarrifs from the US.   

In a typically direct and honest interview, Mayor Moran talks to Anton Savage and

*responds to Kenny Jacobs claims about Dublln and Shannn airport, arguing Dublin can be our main long-haul strategic airport (like CDG) but others like Shannon can work better for Ireland's more balanced regional development. 

* Says we need to do much more to rebalance the country.    Let's see more investment and action. 

* For tourism, suggests we do not even have the Ardagh chalice back in Limerick,.

* How "one size fits all" solutions will not solve housing crisis - e.g., cost rental rules give Yellow Pack in Limerck but luxury in places like Malahide.

* How SMART homes work for Limerick.

* What tarrifs could mean for Ireland and places like Limerick which must turn to the EU more now too.

Summary of the interview here: Newstalk Radio SMART Homes Interview Report

Listen in full here: SMART HOMES and regional balanced development interview