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Tom Ryan has outlined how he has been 'ostracised' and 'threatened' over his objections to planning applications in Raheen | PICTURE: Adrian Butler
FORMER Limerick senior hurling manager Tom Ryan has revealed he has had “threatening phone calls” and has been “ostracised” for opposing expansions at the Raheen Industrial Estate.
Mr Ryan, who led the county hurlers to contest two All-Ireland finals in the 1990s, has long been in dispute with the local authority regarding the outflow of water in a canal from the business park onto his land.
He has challenged a number of decisions to approve expansion to the estate, which employs more than 5,000 people.
In an extensive interview this week, the dairy farmer says his actions have sparked a backlash.
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“I’ve been ostracised for what I do. Nobody wants to even ring me or talk to me. They say, no, he’s a troublemaker, he objects to everything,” Mr Ryan said. “I’m a human being. Nobody wants this at any stage in their lives.
“I’ve had threatening phone calls,” he added.
He claimed a businessman verbally accosted him over his actions.
Mr Ryan has escalated his dispute with Limerick Council in recent weeks, using hay bales to prevent contents from Loughmore Canal flowing onto his land.
The move has led council to write to him stating: “In circumstances where you have provided no assurance that you will not repeat this conduct, we give you notice of our intention to apply to the High Court for an order restraining your conduct.”
Council deployed staff to remove the bales, and the farmer was reported to gardai.
In a response to a letter from solicitors representing the local authority, Mr Ryan indicated he will continue with his protest, emailing the council’s legal representatives: “I have free travel I will see you in the Four Courts”.
Mr Ryan also questioned the authority council staff had to remove the bales.
He was told in email by council solicitors: “The council enjoys a right to abate an obvious and very significant public nuisance, which in this instance could have caused a major flooding event if it went unchecked.”
When contacted by Limerick Live, Council declined to comment further.
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