Minister says local candidates have tough battle in Tipp.

Simon Coveney, Minister for Agriculture was in Tipperary last night to open a number of locally-funded community projects and hold a special CAP meeting for farmers in Horse and Jockey with European candidate Deirdre Clune. 

Recent controversies surrounding GSOC and the incoming water charges has seen Government approval ratings fall….ahead of the May 23rd vote. 

Minister Coveney says he understands the public anger over the Government's handling of recent issues but insists that the country is moving in the right direction.