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By Dan Danaher TRANSPORT Minister Eamon Ryan has bowed to considerable political pressure to finally approve the completion of the final phase of a €58 million major road linking Coonagh with Meelick. Questioned several times by Clare and Limerick Dáil deputies from all parties, Minister Ryan had stated he was continuing to consider the recommendation from Limerick County Council regarding the award of the main construction contract for the scheme. This had prompted stinging criticism locally that it meant the final phase of Coonagh to Meelick Distributor road was being effectively shelved. However, Deputy Cathal Crowe has now welcomed Minister Ryan’s confirmation on Limerick’s Live 95 FM that “Phase One of this long-awaited project can finally go ahead”. Deputy Crowe said this news on Wednesday brought an end to a significant amount of doubt over the future of the entire project in recent weeks, which has been 12 years in the making. “I’m grateful that Minister Ryan has taken time …

An alleged hit and run incident outside a pitch and putt course in Parteen was recalled when a 26-year-old man appeared before Limerick District Court on Tuesday charged with dangerous driving causing serious harm to two pensioners, one of whom lost his leg. Michael Sheehan of of Cliona Park, Moyross, Limerick appeared beforethe court on 11 new charges arising out of the alleged incident in Parteen village on September 25, 2014. The defendant was previously charged with two counts of burglary at Aherina, Kilmore, and Doonas, County Clare, on the same date. Limerick District Court heard how the Sheen replied, “I’m sorry, that was an accident” when he was formally charged with dangerous driving causing seriously bodily harm to Eric Ryan (79) and Liam Barry (77) at Parteen village on September 25, 2014. Detective Garda Ronan O’Reilly said Sheehan made no reply to the other 10 charges which include, six counts of dangerous driving at locations between Clonlara and Parteen …