Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn says his re-election to the Upper House of the Oireachtas doesn’t mean that South Tipp’s representation in Leinster House will be solely focused on Clonmel.
With Mattie McGrath, Michael Murphy and Seamus Healy elected to the Dáil it means all four are from the general Clonmel area.
On Tipp Today earlier Senator Ahearn said claims that West Tipp would be forgotten are not accurate.
“When you’re in opposition – whether its at local government or national government – you’re looking for some sort of narrative that gives you coverage or maybe that feeds into a narrative that an area is forgotten.
“I know from my perspective obviously – I’ve family connections in Golden and West Tipperary. And I know working with Michael Murphy we’ll be doing everything we can to support all areas in Tipperary as I’m sure the other TDs will do as well.”