Call for extension of gas pipeline as far as Tralee

The natural gas pipeline which is being brought from Foynes in Co Limerick to Listowel in Co Kerry should be extended to Tralee, a councillor has said.

And it should be available to residents at the same time as it becomes available to major industry, he said.

The €20m project by Gas Networks Ireland, announced earlier this week, means that for the first time, Co Kerry will be linked to the national gas network.