Meeting on long-awaited Tipperary bypass project described as 'productive'

Tipperary TD Jackie Cahill has described a meeting with Minister for State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers on the Thurles bypass as "productive."

A Thurles delegation to met with the Minister for State in the Department of Transport yesterday.

The delegation included Jackie Cahill, Cllr Seamus Hanafin, Cllr Jim Ryan, Pat Hayes, Kieran Linnane, John Butler, and John Nolan (Tipperary County Council).

“I was pleased to organise for the Thurles delegation to meet with my Fianna Fáil colleague, Minister Jack Chambers in the Department of Transport today to discuss the inclusion of the Thurles Bypass in the next review of the National Development Plan.

“We had a very productive meeting, and the unanimous view of the Thurles delegation was that a bypass is absolutely essential for the town for both road safety and commercial reasons.

“I am delighted that Minister Chambers committed to working very closely with us during the National Development Plan review, so that we have the best chance possible of securing the inclusion of the Thurles Bypass in the NDP.

“It was clear that the case for the Thurles Bypass was overwhelming, and I am very pleased with today’s productive meeting. I would like to thank Minister Chambers and his staff for organising today’s meeting and presentation, and I would like to thank the delegation for attending with me,” said Mr Cahill.