Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I would appreciate if the Taoiseach would communicate the interest of Government and ask the local authority to lead such a group and that it be the lead agency and co-ordinate the other State agencies and the relevant business and local communities. The other aspect of this is that Tipperary town is situated on the N25 and it is approximately 35 minutes' drive to Limerick city. Historically, Tipperary town has been hubbed with Waterford and that has worked to the disadvantage of Tipperary. There are very obvious logistical and strategic reasons that it should be declared and treated as a hub of Limerick rather than Waterford. That should be put into the equation.

I appreciate the fact that money is being spent on regeneration projects. These one-off projects are welcome and make a valuable contribution. However, that type of project should be the centrepiece of a range of other initiatives and measures and they can only be put in place if there is a co-ordinated group working under the leadership of somebody in control. I ask the Taoiseach to communicate that to Tipperary County Council and ask it to appoint somebody to fulfil this leadership role.

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