5 at 5 – Wednesday April 11th

A quick recap on today’s top stories

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PENALTY POINTS: A major debate has taken place on calls for penalty points for Tipperary motorists who dump litter from their car…

There were mixed views on Independent Cllr Andy Moloney’s call for penalty points for motorists who throw rubbish from their cars.

[full story here]

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RENTAL PROBLEMS: 8 out of 10 private rented houses inspected by Tipperary County Council last year were not up to standard.

The local authority inspected a total of 700 properties last year – of which 560 dwellings were found NOT to be in accordance with housing regulations.

[full story here]

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GOOD FRIDAY AGREEMENT: Former Tipperary TD says agreement still has strong support.

Dr Martin Mansergh was one of the key players involved in talks in the North in the late nineties, and was present in Belfast yesterday to mark the anniversary of the signing of the document.

[full story here]

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FILLING STATION REVAMP: Plans have been lodged for a major overhaul of a Clonmel petrol station.

Amber Petroleum has submitted a planning application for their service station on the Waterford Road.

[full story here]

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TIPP V KERRY: Semple Stadium is the venue for Tipp’s clash with Kerry in the Munster minor football championship this evening.

Captained by Grangemockler-Ballyneale’s Mark O’Meara, the team will be aiming to book a spot in the Munster semi final.

[full story here]


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