TII Response To N85 Safety Scheme Labelled "Shocking"

Transport Infrastructure Ireland's reasoning for not providing funding to upgrade a major section of Clare's N85 has been labelled as shocking by a local representative. In a written correspondence to Clare County Council, TII has stated that it's not possible to progress a larger scheme on the main route from Ennis to Ennistymon due to "the many competing demands for resources" along with issues arising from surplus material, flooding and waste. The N85 realignment project would've seen bends removed on roughly 10km of the route from Ennis to Inagh. Ennistymon Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty says the response is unacceptable.