They had expressed concerns that their inclusion in the Offaly constituency would leave them without proper representation at national level.
The area north of Nenagh is catered for at local level by Tipperary County Council but does not have a TD following the boundary changes.
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Speaking on Tipp Today Junior Health Minister Marcella Corcoran Kennedy moved to allay any fears locals may have of being marginalised.
The Birr based Fine Gael representative says she is already well up to speed on the issues facing people in Lower Ormond.
