The Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council has defended himself from criticism by residents living near the route of the proposed Limerick Northern Distributor Road.
Councillor James Breen chaired Friday's meeting at which local representatives gave the road their backing, in spite of a hard-fought campaign by South-East Clare residents.
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Many of those residents were in the public gallery for the debate, which they say was curtailed by Councillor Breen with no member speaking in favour of the road at the meeting.
The Kilnamona representative says he was merely adhering to standing orders, that no counter-proposal had been submitted to him, and that everyone who wished to speak was given the chance to do so.
