Concerns that west Tipperary is going to be forgotten given bases of TDs and senators
What do you think about the future of west Tipperary?
The recent announcement of the remaining Seanad Eireann seats, brings an end to a busy period of elections with the General Election and the Seanad Elections reaching a conclusion.
The news on a national front does not make good reading for those from west Tipperary, says Cllr John O'Heney.
"All three sitting TDs in Tipperary South have their offices based in Clonmel, along with a sitting Senator, while the south-east of the county will benefit from the addition of a new Senator in the now former Cllr Imelda Goldsboro.
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"One would hope that the large urban areas of Cashel, Cahir and Tipperary Town, along with all the hinterland parishes are not forgotten by the Oireachtas members in south Tipperary.
"Tens of thousands of people in the area now find themselves a long way from their local national representative. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the TDs and Senators a very productive term in office, and I look forward to engaging and working with them in the years ahead.
"I urge them not to forget west Tipperary going forward," said the west Tipperary Councillor.