Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. He has strongly and passionately argued for this project. We will engage with TII around the feasibility of fast-tracking elements of the project, particularly the Tipperary town bypass. Other elements will require planning permission and to go through the process. We are committed to it, as the Deputy is. It will make a massive difference to residents in the area. If we can bypass Tipperary town, we can make the improvements I have mentioned to the public realm within the town. There will be opportunities for businesses and people to consider new enterprises in the area. We can improve the quality of life in the town centre.

I assure the Deputy that I will stay engaged directly with him on the issue. I have taken on board what he said and will keep him informed of progress at each stage.

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