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It has emerged that Councillors have vigorously questioned Council officials ahead of the critical vote on Thursday 28 January on whether the estimated 2 years' of roadworks will take place through Tipperary Town. Councillors are frustrated that important answers were not provided.  Only a vote of the Councillors can approve the works, but serious questions remain unanswered that would allow Councillors to assess the possible impacts on their constituents before they decide how to vote.

 

Councillors raised a series of important questions with Tipperary County Council officials recently regarding the proposed roadworks.  It is of serious concern that a number of key questions remain unanswered.  For example, officials stated when asked by Councillors that they:

In further answers to Councillors' questions it emerged that:

This vote takes place on Thursday morning and it seems that Councillors will not be able to assess the possible impacts of the roadworks on the community and business sector, including the possible loss of jobs.  It appears that the officials are pressing Councillors to approve the works, regardless of the missing information.  Some Councillors have expressed deep concerns about the impact the works will have on the town, one stating that it "will destroy the town".

If you would like to contact your local Councillors ahead of Thursday's vote, their contact details (as published on the Council website) can be found HERE.