Monday, November 5, 2012

Letter to Simon Coveney


Simon Coveney,

Minister for Agriculture

 

Dear minister,

I am writing to you as the successor to the Minister for Lands. In particular I am writing to you as the owner of lands in Sralagagh, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo (Folio 647f).

 

These lands are burdened by a right of way to allow for turfcutting by individuals. Unfortunately, the road through the land has degraded over many years and is in poor shape. I am not asking for the road to be upgraded to a high standard –however, the road has become quite dangerous in at least two locations, and I am concerned that if nothing is done to rectify this then it is really only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs. The lands are used by turfcutters and a handful of tourists/hunters. Though most are familiar with the road and the dangers of these 2 locations, not everyone is.

 

Therefore, as the landowner, I am asking you to take steps to make the roadway safe. It would not be a big job as there are only really 2 locations that are actually dangerous, and it could save a life someday soon (not to mention legal proceedings against the Minister as landowner). Perhaps also, someday in the future when finances are not so constrained, it would be possible to do a more general improvement on the road, but in the short term, I urge you to address these immediate problem spots.

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