Council rules out any immediate ban on HGVs passing though Naas

Kildare Co Council officials have resisted calls for a HGV ban through Naas.

Cllr Seamie Moore had requested a 30kph speed limit inside the ring road system of the town - and halting access for HGVs to accommodate cyclists and other road users.

The Council said the issue would be examined as part of a county-wide speed limit review, which is underway.

But official added: "The banning of Heavy Good Vehicles (HGV)s would require consideration of an alternative route for such vehicles, the impact of increased HGVs on the diversion route and the issue of servicing of town centre businesses would need to be examined."