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Nearly 4,000 Sign Petition For Better Transport in Athy As Population Increases

TD Mark Wall highlights urgent need for improved public transport in Athy, where nearly half the population commutes for work.

Kildare South Labour TD Mark Wall raised the issue of the limited public transport services in Athy, a town with a population exceeding 11,000 people, representing an 82% growth since 2002. 

This rapid growth highlights the increasing demand for transport infrastructure. 

Almost 50% of the population leave the town to work.

Speaking in the Dail yesterday, TD Mark Wall said they have received on a petition of nearly 4,000 signatures from people who want better transport options with the town: 

 

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