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Kilkenny County Council
N24 Waterford to Cahir Project
Public Consultation No. 1 –
Constraints
276774-ARUP-02-OS-RP-PLO-000007
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Job number 276774
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Contents
Page
1 Introduction 1
2 The Public Consultation Process 1
2.1 Extent of Public Consultation 1
2.2 Approach Adopted Due to Covid-19 2
2.3 Media Advertisement 3
2.4 Brochure 3
2.5 Public Consultation - On-line Consultation Room 4
3 Feedback from Public Consultation 8
3.1 Overview 8
3.2 Quantitative assessment of themes and topics 9
4 Conclusion 11
Appendices
Appendix A
Media Advertisements
Appendix B
Brochure and Feedback Form
Appendix C
Screenshots of On-line Consultation Room
Appendix D
Information Display Boards
Appendix E
Summary Table of Submissions
Appendix F
Stakeholder Management Plan
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Kilkenny County Council N24 Waterford to Cahir Project
Public Consultation No. 1 – Constraints
1 Introduction
The N24 national primary road, is a strategic corridor linking the cities of Limerick
and Waterford, traversing through the counties of Limerick, Tipperary and
Kilkenny, with a total length of approximately 116km. The route also forms part of
the strategic link between Shannon Foynes Port (via the M7, N18 and N69) and the
Port of Waterford (via the N9, N25 and N29) and Rosslare Europort (via the N9
and N25). The N24 is recognised as being of importance in enhancing regional
connectivity and increasing accessibility to key towns it passes through, including
Tipperary Town, Cahir, Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir, Mooncoin and other rural
hinterland.
The section of the N24 being considered by this project is approximately 60km in
length. It extends from the M8 Junction 10 Cahir North Roundabout, north of Cahir
in Co. Tipperary to the southern terminal of the M9 Dublin to Waterford motorway
at the Quarry Roundabout, north of Waterford City in Co. Kilkenny.
The N24 Waterford to Cahir Project is intended to address the transportation issues
on the existing N24 corridor by improving safety, journey reliability and the
strategic function of the N24 corridor under consideration.
In accordance with the Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s Project Management
Guidelines (reference document PE-PMG-02041), consultation is required with the
public at key stages. The purpose of these consultations is to engage the public in
the project delivery process, inform the public of the statutory process, provide
timescales, seek the public’s cooperation for the project and to capture local
knowledge as part of the process of developing a solution.
This report has been prepared to document the findings of the non-statutory Public
Consultation No. 1 on Constraints for the project.
2 The Public Consultation Process
2.1 Extent of Public Consultation
A comprehensive constraints study which considers all constraints including human
beings, archaeology, architectural and cultural heritage, agronomy, landscape and
visual, hydrology, hydrogeology, soils and geology, ecology, material assets non-
agriculture, planning policy, noise, air and climate was undertaken by the project
team.
The results of the preliminary studies were displayed to the public at the first non-
statutory public consultation on ‘Constraints’ which took place between 4 May
2021 and 1 June 2021. The purpose of this consultation was to inform the public of
the study area for the project, the key constraints identified to date, the programme
for advancement of the project and to gather further information, where possible.
Public consultation forms an important part of advancing the design process
towards the development of solutions and provides an opportunity for the
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involvement of the public in identifying key constraints. The constraints data was
presented by way of graphics and constraints mapping, and it also included an
interactive map to enable more detailed interrogation of the constraints.
The aim of this was to obtain feedback from the public and gain invaluable
information from their local knowledge of constraints that may have been
overlooked.
2.2 Approach Adopted Due to Covid-19
The following measures were adopted to ensure public participation in the project
was achieved whilst also complying with Covid-19 Government restrictions:
Rather than hold the traditional in-person public consultation, the consultation
was conducted by virtue of an on-line consultation space which allowed the
public to pan around and view the project material as if they were walking
around at an in-person event
The on-line consultation room was available through the project website at
https://n24waterford2cahir.ie/public-consultation/ (Appendix C). The
consultation room contained the following content:
- Project brochure (in English and Irish)
- Project Information Boards
- Constraints Maps
- Feedback Form (in English and Irish)
- Contact form
For those who were unable to access the on-line consultation room, a copy of
all consultation material was also available in pdf format to download from
the project website
A copy of the Brochure and Feedback Form were posted to members of the
public on request
There was advance notification and publicity of the on-line public consultation
in local and national newspapers, on the radio, in social media and on the KCC,
TCC and project websites (Section 2.3)
The project team was available to answer any queries via a dedicated project
email address or Kilkenny County Council telephone number
An on-line briefing was given to the elected public representatives, namely
Senators, MEP’s, TD’s, Councillors in advance of the on-line consultation room
going live
Radio announcements were also made (see section 2.3.2). The advertisement
directed people to the information on the public consultation and the dates for
responding
Feedback Forms were accepted by post, by email to
N24Waterford2Cahir@kilkennycoco.ie or via the public engagement feedback
page on the project website. The closing date for submissions was 1 June 2021.
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2.3 Media Advertisement
2.3.1 Newspapers
An advertisement was placed in the Kilkenny People, Waterford News & Star, The
Nationalist, The Munster Express and the Tipperary Star at the start of the
consultation. The text for the advertisement is contained in Appendix A and
document: 276774-ARUP-02-OS-RI-Z-000001.
2.3.2 Radio
Radio Announcements were made three times per day (AM, lunch and PM) on
Tipp FM, KCLR, Beat and WLR FM at the start of the consultation period.
Furthermore, the notice was repeated at regular intervals throughout the
consultation period. A copy of the text of the radio advertisement is contained in
Appendix A and document: 276774-ARUP-02-OS-RP-PLO-000001. The radio
announcements informed those without on-line access that they could request a
hard copy brochure by phoning Kilkenny County Council.
2.3.3 Websites
Kilkenny County Council and Tipperary County Council websites were updated on
4 May 2021, on the day of the public consultation launch, to include a notice that
the consultation would be commencing on 4 May 2021 running for a period of 4
weeks to 1 June 2021.
A notice was included on the homepage of the project website to advise of the
public consultation and included a link to the on-line consultation room.
2.3.4 Social Media
Tipperary County Council and Kilkenny County Council tweeted about the public
consultation, during the consultation period. Copies of the tweets are contained in
Appendix A.
2.3.5 Letter
A letter was sent to all stakeholders identified in the stakeholder management plan
(Refer Appendix F). 173 letters were sent, to introduce the project and advise them
of the public consultation. These were primarily sent by email, but where an email
address was not identified, letters were issued by post.
2.4 Brochure
A colour Brochure and Feedback Form were prepared in both Irish and English.
The Brochure gave a brief introduction to the project, outlined the timeline,
described the need for a new project, transport and safety issues identified to date
and invited submissions from the public.
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The Brochure and Feedback Form were available to the public in pdf format, both
in Irish and English, to download from the project website, or issued by post on
request. Feedback Forms could be emailed to a dedicated project email address or
sent to the Kilkenny County Council by post. An on-line Feedback Form was
available within the on-line consultation room. Copies of the Brochure and
Feedback Form are included in Appendix B.
The public were given a four-week period to make submissions to the Constraints
Study. All submissions were provided with a formal response.
2.5 Public Consultation - On-line Consultation Room
The public consultation on-line room was live on the project website at the
following address https://n24waterford2cahir.ie/public-consultation/ for four weeks
between 4 May 2021 and 1 June 2021. Screenshots of the consultation room space
are included in Appendix C. From analytics of the consultation room, it had 226
visitors. From analytics of the project website, it had 5,564 views during the public
consultation period.
The ‘.pdf’ (non-interactive) version of the constraints maps were shown in the on-
line consultation room at a scale of 1:20,000 @A0. All of these are still available
to view on the project website at https://n24waterford2cahir.ie/public-consultation/.
The ‘.pdf’ (non-interactive) version of the constraints maps displayed included the
following:
Public Consultation No. 1 Key Constraints Mapping Sheet 1 of 3
Drawing No. 276774-ARUP-02-OS-DR-YE-000001:
Railway Station
Railway Line
Motorways
National Roads
Regional Roads
Lakes
Watercourses
Biodiversity Constraints
- Freshwater Pearl Mussel Sensitive Area
- Annex I habitat
- Non Designated Sites of Ecological Importance
- Whopper Swans Areas
Designated Sites
- Natural Heritage Area
- Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
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- Proposed National Heritage Area (pNHA)
Archaeological, Architectural and Cultural Heritage Constraints
- National Monument
- Preservation Order
- Proposed Record of Monument and Places (RMP)
- Proposed Sites and Monuments Records (SMR)
- Record of Monuments and Places (RMP)
- Sites and Monument Records (SMR)
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Record of Protected Structures (RPS)
- Archaeological Zone of Notification
- Demesne Landscape
Public Consultation No. 1 Key Constraints Mapping Sheet 2 of 3
Drawing No. 276774-ARUP-02-OS-DR-YE-000002:
ESB Networks Infrastructures
- 110K V Overhead Electricity Lines
- 220K V Overhead Electricity Lines
Gas Network Ireland
- Medium Pressure Gas Line
- High Pressure Gas Line
Agriculture Constraints (Farms and Facilities)
- Dairy
- Equine
- Teagasc
- Teagasc College Farm
- Pig
- Poultry
- Horticultural
- Equine
- Large scale livestock
- Farm Yards
- Greyhounds
- Other intensive sites
Community Facilities
- Amenity Catchment
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- Accommodation / Tourism
- Amenity
- Church / Religious
- Community or Social Facility
- Economic / Business
- Heritage
- Nursing Home
- Quarry
- Residential cluster
- School/Education
- Medical
- Cycle Routes
- Walking Trails
Public Consultation No. 1 Key Constraints Mapping Sheet 3 of 3
Drawing No. 276774-ARUP-02-OS-DR-YE-000003:
Karst Landforms
Active Quarry – Sand and Gravel Pit
Historical Pits and Quarries
Historic Industrial Sites
EPA and DCCAE Quarries, Pits and Mines Areas
Active Waste Facility Permit and Certificate of Registration Sites
Historic Waste Facility Permit and Certificate of Registration Sites
EPA Licensed Industrial Emissions Sites
Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) Sites
EPA National Soils Soft Ground Areas
Licenced Waste Facility
EPA Discharge Sites
TCC & EPA Historic Landfill Sites
Water Treatment Plant Location
Water Framework Directive Article 5: Quarry
Water Framework Directive Article 5: Landfill
GSI Landslide Events
Watercourses
Mid range future scenario for 10 year Flood Risk
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Mid range future scenario for 100 year Flood Risk
Mid range future scenario for 1000 year Flood Risk
Seven information display boards were developed and made available to view
within the on-line consultation room. The boards (i.e. file 272687-ARUP-02-OS-
PP-YE-000002) are still available to view on the project website at
https://n24waterford2cahir.ie/public-consultation/.
Copies of the boards are also included in Appendix D, with their contents
summarised as follows:
Board 1 – Project Background and identification of the key project developers
Board 2 – Project Objectives
Board 3 – Identification of what the transport issues are
Board 4 – Roadmap to solve ‘the problem’
Board 5 –TII Phases 1 to 4 timeline, phases description and where we are now
Board 6 – Next steps in the project programme
Board 7 – Request to make submissions or observations
An interactive web map was also available within the consultation room and is still
available on the project website https://n24waterford2cahir.ie/interactive-map/. The
interactive maps show all of the data gathered to-date separated into individual
layers. This allows the user to switch layers on and off to show whichever
constraints they wish to view. There is a facility available with the interactive map
which allows the user to select from various background mapping types for example
streets, navigation, terrain, national geographic style and OpenStreetMap. There is
also the facility to search the map by townland or Eircode. This provides a useful
function for members of the public to find their location and for the subsequent
analysis of the feedback received from the public.
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3 Feedback from Public Consultation
3.1 Overview
A total of 213 submissions were received during the public consultation from 194
stakeholders, with multiple or duplicate submissions received from some parties. A
detailed summary of each individual submission is included in Appendix E. Where
responses were received after the deadline, these have been included up to the date
of the first draft of this report.
A response was provided to each submission received. A thematic analysis
identified the following main feedback themes and topics:
1. Previous schemes and need case
a. Consideration of previous routes and consultation is required
b. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on travel patterns needs to be
assessed
c. Safety of the existing road due to high volumes of traffic in close
proximity of pedestrians and high proportion of HGV’s
d. Need to review upgrading along the existing N24 corridor
2. Active Travel and Alternative Modes
a. Many respondents felt that a decision had already been made to
construct a road and there was a need for greater engagement on
alternative modes
b. Need to assess an improved rail provision. Suggestions included a
more frequent service, ensuring times aligned with working patterns
and a consideration of how the railway can accommodate an
increase freight transport
c. Several areas of the study area were identified as popular with
people for tourism, leisure and exercise
d. Suggestions that both active travel provision and leisure cycle routes
such as the Blueway should be created or enhanced along the
existing corridor
3. Land Use
a. The study area supports several apple farms which supply businesses
locally and nationally
b. The study area supports dairy farms and there is a need to avoid a
reduction in land to maintain farm viability
c. Responses from several equestrian facilities were received about the
potential impacts any solution may have on their operation
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4. Policy
a. Solutions needed to meet the government’s current policy and
targets on climate change and support a shift in modal use
b. Options should consider how future technologies can address
capacity issues and improve safety on the existing road and public
transport network.
5. Environment
a. Noise and air pollution from the existing road as well as the need to
avoid new emissions from a new road are concerns
b. The risk of flooding along the River Suir and its tributaries
c. The existing road severs communities but there is a risk any new
road could also sever existing communities
d. Responses contained feedback on a range of biodiversity in the study
area
e. Feedback was provided on the significance and location of historic
and heritage assets within the study area which need to be considered
6. Requested to be contacted in relation to the project
a. Enquiries about specific aspects of the project
b. Requests for hardcopy maps
c. Requesting to be kept up to date with progression of the project
d. Requesting alternative means of public consultation notification
7. Other
a. Suggestions as to what issues the scheme should focus on
b. Engineering input in relation to local understanding of the study area
c. Proposed alternative actions that may be considered at this stage in
the project.
d. Clarity was sought on the timeline for reducing the study area to
avoid anxiety and impact on planning applications
3.2 Quantitative assessment of themes and topics
The 213 submissions received as part of this public consultation were individually
assessed to determine which of the above themes were mentioned. In some cases
more than one theme was covered by a submission. The graph below in Figure 1
displays the number of times each topic was mentioned within the submission.
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No. of times topic was mentioned in PC.1 submissions
100
90
80
70
60
50
90
40
71
30 58 60
52
20 40
10 21
0
Previous schemes and Public transport Land use Policy Environment Requested to be Other
need case contacted in relation to
the project
Figure 1: Quantitative Assessment of Topical Submissions
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4 Conclusion
Public participation is an important part of the development of the project and in
particular during the early phases of the project. Public Consultation No. 1 helped
identify additional key constraints and provided insight to the transport and safety
issues experienced by the public using the section of the N24 within the study area.
This consultation was supplementary to the consultation required by TII on the
preliminary Alternatives and Options and provided valuable feedback from the
public to inform the development of these alternatives and options.
Although an in-person consultation could not take place due to Covid-19 and the
associated Government restrictions, the consultation was conducted on-line which
allowed the public to view the project material as if they were at an in-person event.
From analytics of the on-line consultation room and the project website, the
consultation room had 226 visitors and the project website had 5,564 views during
the public consultation period. A total of 213 submissions were received during the
public consultation from 194 stakeholders, with multiple or duplicate submissions
received from some parties. In addition, a number of telephone calls were received
and where requested call-back meetings were held with stakeholders who requested
one. A copy of the brochure and feedback form was posted to anybody who
requested a hard copy. This level of engagement is in keeping with similar in-person
consultations held in the past for this stage of similar projects.
Section 3.1 above summarises the main themes conveyed in consultation responses.
Environment was the most commonly mentioned theme, but there was also a strong
representation in responses of themes which include public transport options, land
usage in the study area and other queries relating to the development of the scheme.
The submissions received have been reviewed by the project team and are
informing the development of a transport solution and update of the Environmental
Constraints report.
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A1 Newspaper Article Text
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276774-ARUP-02-OS-RP-PLO-000007Kilkenny County Council, in partnership with Tipperary County Council, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the Department of Transport (DoT) are developing the N24 Waterford to Cahir Project. The project has been identified for progression through pre- appraisal and early planning under the National Development Plan 2018-2027. The N24 national primary road is a strategic corridor linking the cities of Limerick and Waterford, traversing through the counties of Limerick, Tipperary and Kilkenny, with a total length of approximately 116km. The section of the N24 being considered by this project is approximately 60km in length. It extends from the M8 Junction 10 Cahir North Roundabout, north of Cahir in Co. Tipperary to the southern terminal of the M9 Dublin to Waterford motorway at the Quarry Roundabout, north of Waterford City in Co. Kilkenny. The project is being project managed by Tramore House Regional Design Office on behalf of Kilkenny County Council in partnership with Tipperary County Council. The project began in July 2020 and Arup are the appointed technical advisor progressing the planning and design for the project. Management Guidelines. The project is currently at Phase 2 (Options Selection). The need for intervention has been identified in Phase 1 (Concept and Feasibility) and project specific objectives have been established. During Phase 2 the project will firstly identify the nature and extent of known and potential key constraints within the study area which must be considered as part of the development of an appropriate solution for the project. The development of feasible solutions will follow, and these shall be examined and compared in order to determine a preferred solution for the project. Potential solutions will include alternative transport solutions such as bus, rail and active travel modes, as well as different road options. The purpose of this non-statutory public consultation is to inform the public of the study area for the project, the key constraints identified to date and the programme for advancement of the project. Public consultation forms an important part of advancing the development of an appropriate solution for the project. 276774-ARUP-02-OS-RI-Z-000001
As part of this process, the project team are seeking feedback from the public on the study area and key constraints for the project. Due to COVID-19, Kilkenny County Council is unable to hold a public consultation event in- person within the study area for the project. An online public consultation platform has therefore been developed on the project website www.n24waterford2cahir.ie/ which will go live from 1pm on Tuesday 4th of May 2021 and it will contain all the information that would normally be displayed at a formal in-person public consultation. This online public consultation platform will provide a virtual public consultation room and interactive maps with the key constraints identified to date and an online feedback form for submission of comments or queries. The public consultation period will run from 4th May 2021 to 1st June 2021. It is understood that online information cannot be accessed by everyone, and notwithstanding the restrictions COVID-19 present, the project team is keen to engage with people throughout the consultation period. Hardcopies of brochures and feedback forms can be requested, and telephone meetings can also be booked by calling Kilkenny County Council on 056-779 4000. Submissions can be made using the online feedback form available on the project website www.n24waterford2cahir.ie/, or by email to N24Waterford2Cahir@kilkennycoco.ie, or by post addressed to N24 Waterford to Cahir Project, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, R95 A39T up until Tuesday 1st of June 2021. Kilkenny County Council in partnership with Tipperary County Council values the opinion of the community on this project and welcomes feedback from the public and interested parties. For further information please log onto www.n24waterford2cahir.ie/. Alternatively, you can contact the project team by email at N24Waterford2Cahir@kilkennycoco.ie or by telephone on 056-779 4000. 276774-ARUP-02-OS-RI-Z-000001
Kilkenny County Council N24 Waterford to Cahir Project
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A2 Radio Announcement Text
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A3 Tweets
A.7.1: Tipperary County Council Tweet
A.7.2: Kilkenny County Council Tweet
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276774-ARUP-02-OS-RP-PLO-000007Appendix B Brochure and Feedback Form
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B1 Brochure
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B2 Feedback Form
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Feedback Form - Please tell us your views!
Name: Address:
Contact No.:
Date:
Email: Eircode:
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276774-ARUP-02-OS-RP-PLO-000007Appendix D Information Display Boards
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276774-ARUP-02-OS-RP-PLO-000007Appendix E Summary Table of Submissions
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Note, submissions have been redacted to remove any personal information which would allow the identification of individuals.
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S001 & 07/05/2021 Requested to be contacted about scheme and Information in relation to the N24 Scheme to be issued followed by a request for a call to discuss the
S013 & consultation.
20/05/2021
S002 07/05/2021 The new bypass is badly needed, particularly due to perceived increase in truck traffic on the N24, heading for Rosslare. This area contains apple
orchards which support and supply the drinks industry in Clonmel. Any loss of orchard will take 20 years to replace due to the requirement for trees to
mature. Therefore, the impact and the compensation for loss of orchard is significant.
S003 08/05/2021 I was enquiring about this project in regard to what are the proposed routes where the road will be? Also, if a house or a farm is located on the
proposed road would a compulsory purchase be triggered? How wide would the proposed road be also, i.e. how much land will be needed to be bought
on either side of necessary?
S004 05/05/2021 I hereby want to object against the proposed trajectory of the proposed motorway Cahir- Waterford for the following reasons :
1) As Covid-19 has proven motorways are not required to support our economy, working from home has shown to be a viable alternative.
2) The current proposed trajectory cuts through one of most beautiful landscapes of Ireland and interferes with the recently developed Blueway which
is already a huge attraction for people across the country. It makes no sense to spend millions on a Blueway and then put a motorway beside it.
The trajectory as a whole needs to move northwards if required at all. I understand that work is required to bypass towns but this is destroying Irish
heritage.
S005 09/05/2021 Is Carrick-on-Suir Bypass project part of this process? Carrick-on-Suir town urgently requires a bypass if is to go forward as both a tourist and social
destination. At present due to the fact that heavy-duty traffic must pass through the main street, then navigate through the bottleneck West gate is not
acceptable or convenient for the business and people living in the town and surrounding area. In Summary, a bypass with an additional river crossing
is necessary if we are to encourage growth.
S006 10/05/2021 In relation to the proposed location of the new N24 bypass of Mooncoin we have a major concern if the route was to go between the river and
Dournane. Notwithstanding the disruption to the houses along the link road between Dournane and Polerone, the area by the river is full of wild life
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and the Polerone Key area is used by so many people, walking, cycling and access to the river etc., it would be devastating for all in the community
including the wild life in the area, to lose this as part of any major road network development.
S007 10/05/2021 With respect to the proposed N24 Waterford to Cahir Project we would be very concerned if the route via Mooncoin impacted on the Suir river area
between Dournane Quay and Polerone Quay. These are areas of huge natural importance to the local ecosystem with large volumes of wildlife etc.
present. The Dournane/Polerone lane link road is a hugely popular public amenity for Walks/Cycles etc in Mooncoin and the positioning of a major
road network such as the N24 in this vicinity would have an extremely negative impact on the people and environment of the village of Mooncoin.
S008 & 12/05/2021 Requested an information pack and call to discuss the impact it may have on their location.
S210 &
01/06/2021
The respondent’s live in a quiet & rural area of south Kilkenny even though there are a number of houses in the area. They wish to have it on record
that they would be very concerned if the new N24 was to come close to our home as they have a good neighbourhood, they visit a lot north of our
home, not to mention other inconveniences caused such as noise etc.
S009 13/05/2021 Requested an information pack and call to discuss the impact their farmland.
S010 13/05/2021 Letter received outlining the potential for impact on access and operation of agriculture and business. The letter outlined the detail of several previous
studies and the objections raised to them at the time. This area contains apple orchards which support and supply the drinks industry in Clonmel. The
benefit to carbon sequestration of apple orchards was highlighted within the response, weighed against vehicle emissions.
S011 19/05/2021 We were contacted back in 2006 by South Tipperary County Council as we were going to be affected by what was then called the N24 Clonmel
Bypass and what now appears to be called the N24 Clonmel Bypass (Western Corridor). The last correspondence we had from them bore File Ref
14/284(P)(27). As it looks like this Bypass is now looking like it is going ahead, I would be most obliged if someone would please contact me about
this.
S012 & 19/05/2021 Requested a map of where the proposed road/ changes to existing road are happening, especially from Kilsheelan to Carrick. Stated the map on the
S056 & website is inadequate. Requested who is going to be assessing the environmental impacts?
28/05/2021
S014 21/05/2021 Geological Survey Ireland provided a response to the consultation including a list of relevant public data sets to be used as part of the constraints
study.
The response highlighted the following Geoherritage assets: Bansha and Castle Mary Moraine and Outwash, Monaraha Esker,
Ballymacadam, Marlfield, Piltown, Granny Quarry
The response highlight the potential for developments to impact ground water sources
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A link to historic Geotechnical studies was provided
The need to check for Geohazards was emphasises with a link to the relevant data sets to be checked
A dataset on Natural Resources and Geophysical data was provided
S015, 24/05/2021, Four separate responses were received from the same person. The following key points were made:
S027, 27/05/2021 Any potential offline road options will have an impact on the dairy farms operation, profitability and future viability. The farm currently has
S028 & & over 150 cows, with recent investment in new equipment.
S166 01/06/2021
The need for access off the R697 is required for the farms operation
There are several adjacent equine operations and is also used for regular hunts
The areas has extensive wild life, flora, fauna, trees and hedging and any road would have an impact on the biodiversity and scenic walks in the
area
S016 25/05/2021 This area has extensive intensive dairy farms, each of which requires a certain acreage of land to support their current number of milking cows. Any
loss of land has an impact on the dairy farm from a loss of land perspective. It also has a further impact on the number of milking cows which in turn
impacts on the farm income and the ability to repay investments, which is considered a business from the farmer’s perspective.
S017 25/05/2021 Requested an information pack and call to discuss the impact it may have on their location.
S018, 25/05/2021, Three letters were received from the same stakeholder with the following points being made:
S031 & 27/05/2021 Opposed to a bypass of Carrick-on-Suir near or located on the R697 or their dwelling
S168 & The letter conveyed a perception that a route option had already been selected and this route will have a negative impact on residential
01/06/2021 amenity, quality of life, bio diversity, habitat, environment and agricultural businesses
Concerns were raised with the consultation process and that only an on-line consultation was offered with no face to face alternative
potentially excluding stakeholder
Perceived inadequacies in the formal process being followed in the development of options and an EPR in line with TII Project Management
Guidelines
The potential inaccuracies of current growth forecasts for traffic were highlighted due to Cvoid-19 and an economic downturn
Any road scheme will have an impact on local air quality and increased noise pollution
Impact of severance by any road solution
Impact of a road solution of businesses such as equine facilities, dairy farms and orchards
S019 25/05/2021 The study area contains several historic sites which have previously been considered for natural preservation and are of cultural and historical interest.
These sites are also home to birds of prey, foxes, badgers, owls, moor hens, bats bumble bees cranes and herons that would be disturbed if a dual
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carriageway was proposed. These sites provide high amenity for locals including visits and fishing. Any solution should preserve these existing
historic assets for those who live and use the sites.
S020 25/05/2021 I object to the proposed road being built near my home.
S021 25/05/2021 I would like to submit my opposition and concern to this proposal especially to the area of Cregg Boreen L2607. This is an area of great beauty and
biodiversity which is enjoyed by many people of the local area of Carrick-on-Suir. It would be a great tragedy if all this was destroyed just for a road.
There is a very good community on this road which would also be destroyed = homes, farms, businesses. Recently trees have been planted for the
creation of a new orchard consisting of which only two exist in the country and which represent a significant investment and adds to the scenic beauty
of the area on Cregg Boreen L2607/R697. There is also an extensive daffodil farmnearby.
There is so much more to say, but I would like you to reconsider putting your road through our lovely small boreen and destroying a beautiful area of
peace and tranquillity and even more important our wild life that depends for their life on this area.
S022 25/05/2021 The letter response sets out objections to the any proposed route near Cregg Boreen area. The area is highlighted as an area of natural beauty, a
walking/ cycling loop and a community facility of residents of Carrick-on-Suir. The quantum of equine, orchards and dairy farms was highlights
alongside the location of historic sites of interest including an old fortification dolman and monastery. The response also sets out objections on the
ground of a flawed consultation process, cost, environment and inaccurate traffic analysis.
S023 25/05/2021 The respondents letter raised the following points in response to the consultation:
More advertisement of the consultation could be done to ensure everyone is aware in the study area that it is taking place
Severance of local roads by previous EPR designs for Carrick-on-Suir
Impact of road options on circular walks
Increased flooding due to construction of a new road
S024 25/05/2021 Requested a meeting to discuss the impact on their business
S025 25/05/2021 Letter received setting out the following objections:
Impact on the local Environment and Biodiversity
Impact of any solution on air quality and increased noise
The importance of the area around Cregg Boreen for its historic importance and archaeological assets
Impact of road options on circular walks
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Severance of communities by any offline road option
Urbanisation of rural areas by any road option
Impact on equine breeding and orchards in the area
S026 27/05/2021 Requested a call to discuss the impact it may have on their location.
S029 27/05/2021 A letter set out the following observations any route bypassing Carrick-on-Suir:
The area has historic significance and multiple historic assets
The area is of natural beauty with extensive flora and fauna that needs to be protected. There is also extensive wildfire and a natural source of
water from a spring in the area
Impact of road options on circular walks
Impact on equine breeding and orchards in the area
S030 27/05/2021 Requested an information pack or links to the consultation information.
S032 & 27/05/2021 Two identical responses were received by letter making the following observations:
S167 & The impact of noise and air pollution on Cregg Boreen as well as the noise impact on autistic children residing in the area
01/06/2021
The area provides regularly used circular walks
It is an area of natural beauty and of historic significance
Impact of any road solution on eco-systems, habitats, wildlife and trees
S033 27/05/2021 In relation to the development of the proposed N24 Waterford to Cahir Project, I have identified certain constraints and concerns as a resident of the
townland of Ballinlogh/Lisronagh that will directly negatively impact my property, my quality of life, local amenities, biodiversity and ecology, local
assets in the equine industry and contradict EU Climate Action Strategies for Transport Emissions.
1. Quality of Life: The residents of Ballinlough and Lisronagh have chosen to make their home in the quiet rural environment of South Tipperary. This
area is known for its idyllic surroundings, natural beauty and as an escape from urban life. If this project goes ahead, it will interfere with the cherished
quality of life of the residents of this area.
2. Natural Amenities and Environment: Our local waterway, The River Moyle, has only recently recovered from severe pollution which decimated the
population of trout in the river. I recently spoke to a water quality officer from Tipperary County Council and he informed me that the brown trout has
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just started breeding in the Moyle, for the first time in a decade. Large infrastructure projects such as the proposed N24 will have direct impact on local
waterways: “According to the EPA, transportation affects water quality directly in four ways: 1) road construction and maintenance, including the
creation of impervious surfaces can adversely affect water quality due to faster rates of runoff, lower groundwater recharge rates, and increased
erosion; 2) pollutants such as vehicle exhaust, oil, and dirt, and de-icing chemicals, are deposited to roadways and other impervious surfaces; 3)
leaking underground storage tanks release petroleum to groundwater; and 4) oil spills, especially in the marine sector affect the water quality of inland
waterways and coastal areas.” The constraints study has already identified that the proposed infrastructure will impact on the delicate biodiversity,
ecology, landscape, agriculture (land-splitting) and the equine industry which employs hundreds of people in the area and is worth nationally, €500
million to the economy. Successive Governments have encouraged the protection of our unique biodiversity, ditches and hedgerows; the construction
of infrastructure such as the proposed project will only have a negative effect on the aforementioned biodiversity, with the removal of ditches and
natural hedgerows and disturbance of the natural environment.
3. Necessity: I commute from Ballinlough to Waterford each work for my job and as a regular user of the existing N24, I can say that the road is fit for
purpose as it stands. There are some points where over-taking opportunities could be improved but overall, this is a really good quality national route.
The building of a parallel route with all its negative impacts on agricultural land and biodiversity of the area is not necessary.
4. Climate Change: The current Irish Government of 2021 has committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. The building of infrastructure such as the
proposed N24 will encourage more road use by carbon-emitting single use and heavy vehicles. This road will be a pull factor away from using public
transport and cycling. Heavy investment in our rail system and public transport system in general would be in line with EU Climate Strategies and will
feed into the net-zero emissions plan. From Climate Action, Transport Emissions. ‘A European Strategy for low-emission mobility’. “Transport
represents almost a quarter of Europe's greenhouse gas emissions and is the main cause of air pollution in cities. The transport sector has not seen the
same gradual decline in emissions as other sectors: emissions only started to decrease in 2007 and still remain higher than in 1990 (see graph below).
Within this sector, road transport is by far the biggest emitter accounting for more than 70% of all GHG emissions from transport in 2014. By mid-
century, greenhouse gas emissions from transport will need to be at least 60% lower than in 1990 and be firmly on the path towards zero. Emissions of
air pollutants from transport that harm our health need to be drastically reduced without delay.”
S034 28/05/2021 I have not been given the opportunity to make a meaningful submission on alternative modes of transport along the same route, and I do not see this as
an appropriate public consultation.
Why was the Cahir section omitted from the website? This clearly demonstrates that the decision to build a roadway, as opposed to investing in rail
along the same route corridor, has already been made.
Please advise the reasons why this stretch was not included and how this is deemed as a public consultation?
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S035 28/05/2021 The UN says that we need “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes to all aspects of society”. Since this project does not satisfy that
requirement , it should not be implemented. Instead, the rail should be developed and public transport enhanced, which is more in keeping with the
NDP that building more roads.
S036 28/05/2021 This does not align with national objectives towards modal shift away from car dependency. It further encourages reliance on cars, which remain one
of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions. It destroys natural habitats, removes trees and gravely adversely impacts on local communities by
impinging further on local lands. We need investment in public transport options and not more motorways such as this. This should not proceed.
S037 28/05/2021 I am very unhappy not to have an opportunity to make a meaningful submission on alternative modes of transport along the same route, and I do not
see this as an appropriate public consultation. The information given on the website shows that the decision to build a roadway, as opposed to
investing in rail along the same route corridor, has already been made.
S038 28/05/2021 Inviting the public to make observations on a proposed roadway, without an opportunity to make a meaningful submission on alternative modes of
conveyance along the same route, is not an adequate public consultation. The information given here indicates that the decision to build a roadway, as
opposed to investing in rail along the same route corridor, has already been made.
S039 28/05/2021 Can I please have a petition to give to people living in The Kilmacow area for the proposal for a new road in our area?
S040 28/05/2021 Very disappointing that I am asked for observations on a proposed roadway, without an opportunity to make a meaningful submission on alternative
modes of conveyance along the same route This is not an adequate public consultation. The information given here indicates that the decision to build
a roadway, as opposed to investing in rail along the same route corridor, has already been made.
S041 28/05/2021 I am inclined to think that improvements to the present N24 would be the most sensible option, the majority of this road is already 1.5 lanes each side
and has ample room to be widened to accommodate 2 lanes each side. This may involve the closing off some access roads and improvements to those
roads to accommodate local road users but it would be much less of an environmental impact than the construction of a new road. Plans already drawn
up for bypassing Mooncoin, Carrick-on-Suir and Kilsheelan could be implemented also. We have seen recently how upgrades to the M7 around Naas
have considerably eased traffic congestion, work which was carried out while the road remained open with minimal disruption to traffic. Upgrades to
the N24 could be carried out in a similar fashion. Have the impacts on towns such as Carrick-on-Suir and Clonmel been considered if the road serving
them was to become miles distant requiring a diversion off the main east/west corridor? Should we be looking at improving the rail link and the
services it provides between Waterford and Limerick to complement the existing road? Given the Government policy to focus on public transport as a
means to reduce our carbon emissions is the creation of a new road justifiable or necessary? Would the present N24 with some minor upgrades not be
able to cope with projected traffic growth? Studying the constraints map which you have provided it is clear that a new road through this area would
impact on a great deal of Heritage, Livelihoods, Businesses, Residences who have chosen to live in rural Ireland, the many Farming and Equine
enterprises and on the Peaceful Scenic Landscape.
Three constraints which I am unable to pin down on your maps are the Kilkieran High Cross's close to Owning village, Newtown National School and
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the Skeough Hill Playschool on the northern edge of your study area and on each side of the county boundary. I am surprised at the limits surrounding
your study area. You are not considering crossing the Suir via the Waterford toll bridge and branching off of the Cork road to bypass Mooncoin,
Carrick and Clonmel on the south side of the river. This route could also address the traffic volumes especially large trucks passing through Carrick
from Dungarvan via the Main Street and the West Gate. In conclusion and for the reasons stated above I believe the most appropriate action is to
Upgrade the present road.
S042 21/05/21 Due to the Government policy of reducing Co2 emissions and limiting the sale of combustion engine vehicles fuelled by petrol and diesel is this
project required in the current vision of a motorway link. Would a more selective enhancement of the existing carriageway not be more appropriate.
Over the next 20 years one can only envisage a reduction in the number of private vehicles on the road and local journeys in supposedly available
electric vehicles. Local bypass options for towns seems more prudent where required. The overall picture of Co2 emissions has to be considered and
the carbon footprint of the project in the long term.
Trucks and commercial traffic have the option to be moved to rolling stock and making use of the existing rail network if the whole project was looked
at in a Holistic way. The rail network also has the potential to ease commuter traffic on the N24 if it was enhanced and services were brought into line
with customer demand. This has not been the case to date due to the availability of vehicles but Govt. policy is for this to change in the future. As it
stands at the moment there may be insufficient road consumers by the time the project is completed in its current form.
It would also be prudent to future proof any construction by ensuring that sufficient casings were in place for underground cables in the future given
that EirGrid are looking at development of the infrastructure at the moment as well. I do not believe that a project of this scale is necessary in the long
term, if it had been done 30years ago then the bottle necks we see now would have been avoided but in the future one can only see a reduction in
private traffic as working from home continues; school commute could be via rail; long distance commercial haulage by rail with local distribution
hubs. A fully integrated transport system needs to be supported, not just the building of endless roads that will be obsolete in a few years’ time. It is not
just the individual constraints that need to be noted but the impact on the entire ecosystem and environment of the Suir Valley and the Slievenamon
Mountain Mosaic that need to be considered. The full cost of the entire carbon footprint of the project, as such what are your parameters for calculating
the carbon footprint of the project? The latter of which will have global implications in use of hydrocarbons, extraction of materials, concrete, steel,
removal of trees and hedgerows, excess runoff and pollution of rivers and waterways; removal of habitat and increased restriction of movement of
native fauna.
S043 21/05/21 The noise from the current N24 is unbearable. There are no sound barriers to protect locals from the constant flow of cars and trucks. The noise from it
was a major deciding factor when I purchased my house that I am not be able to hear the road, it proved extremely difficult as we wanted to live in
Piltown/ Mooncoin or Fiddown and the road can be heard from miles away, it’s a nightmare and a constant disturbance when you want to enjoy the
outdoors. Please do better with any updates.
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