Government Ministers have welcomed the proposed funding to support the ongoing development of King John's Castle .

In April 2022, King John's heritage site in Limerick City formally transferred from Shannon Heritage to Limerick City and County Council. Government is pleased to support the transfer through provision of a funding package of €2.264 million to Limerick City and County Council this year. The measure is proposed in the supplementary estimates of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to be agreed by the Select Committee on 23 November.

Welcoming the proposed funding, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Kieran O'Donnell TD said: "The transfer of King John's Castle to Limerick City and County Council was a positive move for all concerned. The site is of huge cultural value, and the transfer has ensured its continued access by the community and wider public. I believe that the funding package agreed will enable Limerick City and County Council to preserve the historical integrity of King John's Castle and fully realise the great potential of the Castle as a major visitor attraction in the region."

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Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien also supports the proposed funding, he said: "This is a very positive development which secures the future of King John's Castle and represents a significant addition to the tourism offering of Limerick City and County Council. This Government investment is a further demonstration of our commitment to boosting the tourism appeal in the mid-west region."

King John's Castle is tourist destination on the River Shannon which dates back to the 13th century. Over a period of eight centuries, the fortress has been witness to the ebb and flow of Ireland's narrative, from medieval skirmishes to the shaping of a nation.