There are renewed calls for traffic calming and speed restriction measures in Newtown and Portroe.
Local TD Alan Kelly says the R494 is a very busy road and locals are becoming increasingly concerned about the speed at which traffic is travelling through both villages.
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He has highlighted their concerns with Tipperary County Council in particular referring to a recent incident when a piece of heavy machinery fell from a truck and struck the wall outside an after-school and childcare centre.
Deputy Kelly says he also intends to raise the issue with the Road Safety Authority.