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ESSENTIAL road safety work and the creation of a park-and-ride serv- ice for Doolin were the main topics up for discussion at a public meeting held in the village last night.
Local politicians and non-elected members of Clare County Coun- cil were invited to attend the meet- ing, which was organised by Doolin Tourism Committee.
Speaking ahead of last night’s meet- ing, Niall O’Dwyer of the Doolin Tourism Committee outlined some of the main topics up for discussion.
“There is a huge volume of tourists coming to Doolin every year, far more than a lot of people would believe. We have been neglected by Clare County Council,” said Mr O’ Dwyer.
“There is a need in the short term
for some emergency road works to take place. The roads are very dan- gerous, some areas have no speed limit and tourists are afraid to walk on the roads in the evenings. There has been a number of near misses.”
Clare County Council are currently awaiting the granting of a foreshore licence from the Department of the Environment before work can com- mence on a planned sewage system in Doolin.
A three-year delay in the granting of the licence has prevented the local authority from undertaking repairs on the Fisher Street area of Doolin where damage to footpaths and roads is now causing a health and safety hazard.
“We are waiting to speak to the council and see what their view on it is,’ continued Mr O’Dwyer, before last night’s meeting.
‘There are plans for the creation of a park-and-ride service from Doolin and Liscannor to the Cliffs of Moher and we want to see what the council’s views are on that and how it will be operated.”
The Doolin group has received Support from a number of local county councillors who have asked representatives of the group to make a presentation to the next local area meeting of Clare County Council.
“I would be calling on the council to put temporary works in place, for the safety of locals and tourists,” said Cllr Martin Conway (FG). Regardless of whether they will have to be dug up again in 12 or 18 months, some essential works are needed now.”
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