A consultant has been appointed to consider whether a new community centre is needed for the Raheen/ Dooroadoyle/ Mungret area of Limerick.

Paul O'Raw is serving as the Consultant on behalf of Limerick City and County Council, with a survey now opening to welcome community engagement on the issue.

Paul has vast experience as a Community Consultant and has worked extensively with the Community and Voluntary Sectors in various community planning and consultation projects.

The views of the local community are critical to the process and all households will have an opportunity to have their say.

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The rationale for this study arises from the need to anticipate and cater for significant, planned population growth in this catchment area and to provide for the requisite community, social and recreation infrastructure.

The area has seen considerable population growth in recent years and is expected to increase further under the Limerick Development Plan and Project 2040.

Mayor of the City and County of Limerick Cllr Daniel Butler said: "It is hugely important that we get the views of the thousands of families, groups, businesses and organisations, who either live or are active in the Raheen/ Dooradoyle/ Mungret area. Strong and vibrant communities are central to what makes Limerick unique. We all want to live in an area that is friendly and has the proper social and community infrastructure, therefore it's extremely important that you make your views known."

Paul O'Raw added: "We are keen to hear from the general public, local clubs, community and voluntary organisations etc, to get a full range of opinions and thoughts on the need for a multi-purpose community centre for the area."