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24 Mar 2026
24 Mar 2026
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Tipperary County Council used the €250,000 in funding to fully renovate the public toilets in Market Yard, Tipperary town.
Tipperary’s new public toilet facility was completed well below its original €250,000 estimate, surprising many with its cost-saving outcome.
Building on this surprising outcome, Tipperary County Council used the €250,000 in funding to fully renovate the public toilets in Market Yard, Tipperary town.
Specifically, funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme transformed the toilets into a more welcoming space, now featuring baby-friendly areas and a dedicated changing room for those needing extra assistance.
Last year, local residents took to social media to voice their concerns about the hefty price tag of the planned toilet upgrade.
The new toilets require a 40-cent fee per use, payable by card only.
The toilets made their debut on Friday, only to close within hours due to a payment system glitch. At the March meeting of the Tipperary-Cahir-Cashel Municipal District, Sinn Féin councillor Annemarie Ryan welcomed the new facility and requested the final cost details.
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"The administrator’s report said that the project came in under budget, which is really good to hear, but could you give us the final cost for it, please?" Cllr Ryan asked.
She expressed concerns about the layout of cubicles for men, women, and wheelchair users, noting that some women feel uneasy sharing spaces. Councillor Ryan also questioned the usage fee and the decision to accept only card payments.
"People have contacted me about the 40c charge. Is that standard?” Cllr Ryan added.
Some asked if it could be 20c or if cash could be accepted. Response, council project engineer Frank Cussen revealed that the project finished nearly €100,000 under budget.
"The overall cost of installing the facility as a whole was €180,000, so considerably less than what we got from the Department,” Mr Cussen said.
Officials introduced card-only payments to prevent vandalism and deter theft from the facility.
The toilets are set to reopen later this week once the payment system glitches are resolved.
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