There are two Tipperary election hopefuls in the new 3 seat constituency, which has been redrawn to include the Lower Ormond area from Portroe to Lorrha.
Tipp FM's Tipp Today programme broadcast live from Borrisokane this morning to gauge the views of people in the area…
Almost 10 thousand votes have been taken out of Tipperary and moved into Offaly following the report from the Boundary Commission…the area from just north of Nenagh up to Lorrha is affected.
Two candidates from Tipperary have put their names forward to run in the election, Independent Kate Bopp and sitting Independent Tipperary Councillor Joe Hannigan.
Speaking to Fran Curry on Tipp Today this morning, live in Borrisokane, Councillor Hannigan said he has a tough task ahead of him to get elected
There are 11 candidates vying for the three seats in the constituency….Independent representative Teresa Ryan-Feehan says that the rise in rural crime and committing crime while out on bail needs to be addressed urgently.
While the Lower Ormond area remains under the authority of Tipperary County Council for local government, national representations has now moved into Offaly…
Election hopeful Joe Hannigan says there are a number of issues that need to be addressed
While some business owners say they are concerned that marketing the area for possible investment will now prove more difficult.
