Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

What is going on with An Bord Pleanála? There is a race track at Limerick Junction, called Tipperary Racecourse, which is on the border with County Limerick where Deputy O'Donoghue is based. A €40 million investment plan has been put together by the board but an objection has been lodged. They have the funding and a design, and planning permission from the council. An objection was submitted to An Bord Pleanála almost two years ago and still there is no reply. This has been kicked down the road but Tipperary needs this. It is a wonderful investment that will be made in collaboration with some voluntary clubs in the area. This is vital infrastructure for sport and business in Tipperary and it needs to go ahead. We cannot possibly allow a situation where the board has to wait for two years for a decision from An Bord Pleanála. This is shambolic. The people are there with the energy to do this project. The funding is in place and the design and plans are ready. They want to go ahead and allow people to have the enjoyment of this fabulous racecourse.

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