Limerick-Shannon MASP Policy Objective 17
Retail a. Within one year of the adoption of the RSES/ MASP a Joint Retail Strategy shall be commenced for the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area in accordance with the Retail Planning Guidelines. The Joint Retail Strategy shall include – inter alia- the defined area of the Core City Shopping Area, the location of Suburban or District Shopping Centres, a map to indicate sustainable travel routes to/from each shopping area. b. It is an objective to support Limerick City Centre in maintaining its dominant retail function in theMid- West hierarchy. The RSES supports and promotes
the continued expansion and enhancement of retail development within the City Centre. c. It is an objective to protect and enhance customer experience of visiting Limerick City Centre through facilitating a mixed expansion of services including high order comparison retailing in conjunction with service, cultural and entertainment facilities through appropriate and sensitive redevelopment and infill development. d. It is an objective to develop a distinct shopping character to increase Shannon’s attraction and to complement the retail function of Limerick City Centre.
8.8 | Strong Education Assets and availability of Talent
Building economic resilience will require innovation, productivity and competitiveness across all sectors. A resilient economy will support job creation and higher education institutes have a key role to play in supporting this growth. There is an increasing demand for employees to engage in upskilling, re- skilling and lifelong learning to respond to changing employment patterns and demands by developing skills resilience.
The Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area is home to four of Ireland’s most prestigious third level academic institutions. UL, LIT, Mary Immaculate College and Shannon College of Hotel Management (NUIG), which offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes. These produce over 7,500 graduates per year in a variety of disciplines including IT, life sciences, business administration, hotel management, engineering and technology and education. The Shannon College of Hotel Management is Ireland’s only dedicated hotel management college, offering degree programmes and has a worldwide reputation for careers in business and hotel management. The Metropolitan Area offers further education and training through the Limerick Clare Education Training Board.
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