When the sun shines, as it has been, while going door to door in estates like Seaview in Portrane, the sea views are exhilarating. The discussions were engaging. The opening of Knockamann or Cnoc na mBan at St Ita’s with the employment of 40 more nurses was widely welcomed. Most households especially in Portrane had some relative or friend locally working at the hospital.
The other big issue raised was the secondary school. In speaking with the VEC, I am told September 2011 is the opening date and everything is going to plan.
There were a number of housing issues I am writing about to the County Council, including house maintenance issues such a leaky tap. I’m sure the Water Dept will want the Housing Dept to deal with this urgently!
The wish to see the walk and cycleway across both the Broadmeadow and Rogerstown Estuaries was strongly expressed I am glad to say as this is a key objective in the Green Programme for Government.
