Construction work will recommence on the state-of-the-art Shamrock Rovers stadium in Tallaght which will be available for use next season, according to Fianna Fáil TD Charlie O'Connor.

Speaking yesterday, Deputy O'Connor said: "I am delighted that the wheels are back in motion regarding the construction process on the stadium. The people here in Tallaght are eager to see the stadium up and running."

The Council has informed Mr O'Connor that they now hope to have the builders on site in three weeks and the construction programme will hopefully be completed to allow Rovers to play in the stadium at the start of next season.

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He said: "As a local TD, and indeed a resident in the area, I am pleased that progress has been made and I know that Shamrock Rovers will be warmly welcomed by the community.

"I have been working in conjunction with South Dublin County Council asking them to liaise with the contractors to ensure construction work is resumed with immediate action."

The Council have said they are finalising details with a contractor regarding the works on Phase 1 of the development.

This Phase includes the pitch and completion of the partially completed stand and ancillary buildings. The Council has appointed a Project Manager to oversee the completion of this contract.

"This is an issue I have campaigned on for some time and I intend to follow the construction process closely," said Deputy O'Connor.

(VB/JM)