LIVE: 'Third party damage' caused gas leak in Tipperary as people urged to shut windows
Gas Networks Ireland advises that before starting any excavation works, you should always contact them to obtain maps of the gas network.
"Third party damage" caused a gas leak in Tipperary which saw residents urged to shut windows on Monday.
Cllr Liam Browne posted on social media on Monday that there was a reported gas leak "on the Old Road in the vicinity of the building site near the rugby field".
He added: "Householders in the area have been advised to keep windows closed and access to the area has been restricted
"Please take care if living in the area, and make alternative arrangements if you'd planned to go there. Please follow all warning advice."
A response to a query about the gas leak from Gas Networks Ireland revealed that at 3:28pm on October 21, "Gas Networks Ireland responded to a report of third-party damage to a gas pipeline in the Spafield area of Cashel".
The statement added: "Gas Networks Ireland staff arrived on site at 4:10pm and the situation was made safe at 5:20pm.
"Gas supply to customers has not been interrupted and repairs are ongoing.
"Gas Networks Ireland advises that before starting any excavation works, you should always contact them to obtain maps of the gas network."