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.
