It’s claimed the installation of a relief road is essential to the future development of the county town.
Clarecastle Fine Gael councillor, Paul Murphy has raised a motion at the recent meeting of the Ennis Municipal District seeking progress in the construction of the relief road between the Quin Road and the N85 Dual Carriageway.
In response, the local authority confirmed meetings will be held in the new year with personnel from the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland to discuss funding the project.
Councillor Murphy says although the project is still in its early stages, its implementation is vital to attract industry to Ennis.
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