.

News Items for 2002
05-01-2002
12-01-2002
19-01-2002
26-01-2002
02-02-2002
09-02-2002
16-02-2002
23-02-2002
02-03-2002
09-03-2002
16-03-2002
Patricks Day
23-03-2002
30-03-2002
06-04-2002
13-04-2002
20-04-2002
27-04-2002
04-05-2002
11-05-2002
18-05-2002
25-05-2002
01-06-2002
08-06-2002
15-06-2002
22-06-2002
29-06-2002
06-07-2002
13-07-2002
20-07-2002
27-07-2002
03-08-2002
10-08-2002
17-08-2002
24-08-2002
31-08-2002
07-09-2002
14-09-2002
21-09-2002
28-09-2002
05-10-2002
12-10-2002
19-10-2002
26-10-2002
02-11-2002
09-11-2002
16-11-2002
23-11-2002
30-11-2002
07-12-2002
15-12-2002
21-12-2002
Mountmellick Coat Of Arms
Welcome to Mountmellick
Click for Dublin, Ireland Forecast
Home Next News Next News items for 2002 Next 05-01-2002

05-01-2002

Road repairs sought

Councillor Seamus McDonald called on the authority to carry out repairs at Brendan Doran's house, as agreed at the last area meeting, at this month's Mountmellick area meeting.

Area engineer Peter Kenny said they were waiting for Mr Doran to comply with planning regulations. Cllr McDonald said he had complied but could not go in and out of his own gate because the road had sunk.

The engineer said Mr Doran had not provided for roadside drainage. As soon as he did, there would be drainage.

Cllr. McDonald said if the road was raised, the water would not stay on it.

Mr Kenny said that until the water was got off the road, there would be a persistent problem.

Responding to Cllr. McDonald's suggestion that they throw a few barrows on it, the engineer said it would be pointless to do that type of repair. What was required was to put in a chimney of pebbles in the pipe. Mr Doran had his garden landscaped and the Council had no wish to damage it.

Area manager Declan Byrne said the local authority could not go in on private property.

Mr Kenny outlined that a quick fix solution would be to dig water cuts into the front of his lawn. "What's required is a route to get down to the pipe. It's on his property."

Cllr. McDonald said he also had complaints from motorists.

Mr Kenny said there were similar problems all over the area. "It's one of the last things people address. It may seem very minor, but it's critical."

He said he would meet with Mr Kenny and explain what was required. "Unless he does the work, it will just be a repetitive repair."

Clonduff bridge

The repair of the bridge at Clonduff will be considered in next year's Estimates, Cllr. Seamus McDonald was told at the Mountmellick area meeting of the Council.

He also requested that a sign for Clonaslee be erected at the same location was not appropriate for safety reasons.

Cllr. McDonald said it would cost very little to erect a sign. The bridge was dangerous and needed urgent work.

Chairman Cllr. Joe Digan said it was hoped to have the work done as soon as possible.
Sign to be erected

A sign has been ordered for Ivy Cemetery, Mountmellick, Deputy John Moloney was told at Mountmellick area meeting of the Council recently.
Shanbeg clean-up needed

Three men had been employed by Laois County Council in the area and could they be brought back to do clean-up work, asked Cllr. Seamus McDonald at the Mountmellick area meeting.

"In Shanbeg you have to walk on the centre of the road to avoid muck on both sides caused by a build-up of leaves. It's dangerous to young and old people."

Area engineer Peter Kenny said he would consider putting a machine in to do the clean up. He said people were employed for the central area.

Mr Kenny replied that there were eight new workers, three of whom were temporary. "It's as the work presents itself. There are proposals for additional schemes and they will be utilised on that."
Irishtown speed limit

The urgent need to extend the speed limit at Irishtown, was highlighted at the Mountmellick area meeting of Laois County Council recently.

The meeting heard repeated concerns about the area where a new housing estate, Esker Gate, is located.

The National Roads Authority is to do a feasibility study of a 30-mph speed limit in the area while the Council is to examine the planning conditions, the meeting heard.

Chairman Cllr. Joe Digan said they would have the matter checked out.

Deputy John Moloney said something would have to be sorted out. "If anything happens there, we will be really embarrassed."

Clonaslee sign not recommended

A sign for Clonaslee at the red house on the N80 was not replaced because it was considered unsafe to direct traffic along the route.

Cllr. Seamus McDonald said a lot of people still use the route. It was proposed by the Slieve Bloom committee to erect a tourist sign.

Area manager Declan Byrne said the standard sign requested was not recommended but they would discuss the alternative option with the County Engineer.

Chairman Cllr. Joe Digan said the sign had always been there for Clonaslee.

Mr Byrne said he was familiar with the road but there was a safer route to Clonaslee. Local people used the other road and there was no need for a sign for locals.

Drainage problems at Glenkeen

Drainage problems at Glenkeen, a road that is part of the Slieve Bloom Way, were raised at the Mountmellick area meeting of the local authority.

Chairman Cllr. Joe Digan said that the road had been partially fixed by the County Council but not completely done. He added that people travelled from all over Ireland to the Slieve Bloom Way.

Area Engineer Peter Kenny said there was a €38000 scheme planned for 2005.

Chairman Digan asked if that money could be brought forward.

Call to upgrade Debbicot path

Provide money from estimates to upgrade the footpath at Debbicot, pleaded Deputy John Moloney at the recent meeting of the Mountmellick area of the Council.

He was told that the matter would be considered for inclusion in the road repair programme for 2002.

Deputy Moloney said the footpath had been put there by the residents. He asked that funding be put in place to make it safe.

Area engineer Peter Kenny said the estimate cost of doing the right hand side was €8888.

Top Mountmellick employees rewarded by Gandon Enterprises

The Gandon Enterprise Board Awards were held at the Mill, Irishtown, Mountmellick recently in recognition of the work put in by employees of The Mill Enterprise during the year.

The core business of The Mill Enterprises is assembly and packaging for the Health Care Sector. Based in Mountmellick with a staff of 110 it is the largest employer in the town. A highly motivated and hard working team assemble and package some 160,000 units a day.

The company realises that its biggest asset is it's staff, and is currently working on preparation for an application for the Excellence Award, which may be secured by June 2002.

Last week's awards saw many of the staff recognised for their work performance, attendance and the prestigious Mill Person of the Year.

The awards presented were as follows:


Back To Top
Copyright 2006 | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Site Map

Last updated :: Friday July 25 2008 :: Designed and updated by Glenmaur