Carlow Councillor Ben Ward says red tape and paperwork is hindering the progression of essential infrastructure

Red tape and paperwork is hindering the progression of essential infrastructure according to one Carlow councillor.

Ben Ward’s calling for a system that would speed up the process for small and larger developments.

He raised the issue at a recent council meeting after the Lock Bends upgrade had a boost with planning permission and CPO approval as he outlined to KCLR News’ Martin Quilty;