Offaly councillors reassure people they are there for them during threat from coronavirus

Councillors moved to reassure people of their ongoing support during the threat from the Coronavirus at last week's meeting of Tullamore Municipal District.

"We want to reassure people there is nobody running away and that the public representatives are available and will be available at all times," said Councillor Ken Smollen.

Councillor Neil Feighery acknowledged and thanked the people providing essential services, "particularly nurses, doctors and the gardai. They are at the coalface. There will be some challenging times particularly in the next few weeks."

“Hopefully we don't get hit as hard as we have seen some other parts getting hit particularly Northern Italy. We wish them all well and thank them for the work they are doing," he said.