County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce

Date published 18 Sep, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Transport

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details Delivery and funding of the N24 Waterford–Limerick Corridor, including progression of the N24 Waterford–Cahir and Cahir–Limerick Junction/Oola projects. The Chamber highlighted the corridor’s importance for freight, exports, commuting, road safety, regional connectivity and economic development across the South East and Mid-West.

Intended results Secure Government commitment, funding and clear delivery timelines to progress both sections of the N24 Waterford–Limerick Corridor through planning, design and construction. Ensure the corridor is prioritised within national infrastructure and capital investment plans, improving safety, journey reliability and access between Waterford, Tipperary and Limerick.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Michelle Aylward

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Letter (1)

On 19 August 2026, County Tipperary Chamber, together with Waterford, Limerick, Kilkenny and Wexford Chambers, issued a joint letter to Ministers Darragh O’Brien and Jack Chambers. The letter sought urgent progression of the N24 Waterford–Limerick Corridor and highlighted its importance to businesses, freight, investment, road safety and regional development.

Email (100+)

The Chambers conducted an N24 Business Impact Survey and promoted it through their business networks and media channels. Businesses were invited to provide evidence on delays, transport costs, safety, recruitment, investment and the effect of the existing N24 on regional competitiveness. Please see https://www.countytipperarychamber.com/post/n24-business-impact-survey-2026

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Darragh O'Brien Minister (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)

Jack Chambers TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)