Thurles TD Michael Lowry today commented on the recommendation by ‘An Bord Snip Nua’, that Tipperary Institute should be closed down.

Deputy Lowry stressed that the report was only a recommendation and not a final political decision, and he vowed to do everything he can to protect the future of the college.

Deputy Lowry stated that all government departments are engaged in a major review costs and budgets in relation to the current dire economic climate. The recommendations by this group come as a blow to the college, but the onus is on us now to convince the government of the benefits of TI to the region and to the Irish exchequer in the long term. (more…)