Daingean residents raise concerns for the future of Active Travel Scheme

Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan said she will be engaging with Offaly County Council and the National Transport Authority after she received expressions of concern relating to a number of works that have been proposed as part of the Daingean Active Travel Scheme.

Deputy Nolan said that there is speculation that in its current format, the proposed changes which include widening of the existing road in Daingean to facilitate new widened footpaths and the relocation of existing disability parking spaces may be rejected by county councillors.

The concerns were expressed following a meeting of the Daingean Development Association:

“I have worked consistently to raise and address whatever issues are brought to me from the Daingean community and I will continue to do,” said Deputy Nolan.

“At this point I am aware of serious concerns regarding the current format of works under the Daingean Active Travel Scheme, and the impact this may have on funding allocated to the town for rejuvenation purposes. We need clarity on this as a matter of urgency.”

“Additionally, I am continuing to raise the need for a review on the use of speed-ramps in Daingean with the local authority and the difficulties residents are facing in terms of access to parking for spaces both for themselves and for emergency services. These form part of a number of mobility related concerns that the community of Daingean have expressed to me and which I have brought to Offaly County Council,” concluded Deputy Nolan.