“That the Chief Executive take action to improve pedestrian safety and reduce the speed of cars on Streamstown Lane, including considering the following options: installing ramps, installing signage, widening footpaths and installing them where they do not exist, examining a vehicle weight-limit for one of the entrances to Streamstown Lane.”

The attached motion, in the name of Councillor C. Haughey was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien.

The report was read by Benjamin O’ Regan, Executive Engineer.

Following discussion, Ben O’Regan agreed that reducing the speed limit to 40KPH and the possibility of installing ramps would be reviewed.

James Culhane also agreed that any hedge cutting that was required to stop traffic signs being obscured would be carried out as well as agreeing to liaise with the Active Travel Department about the “Safe Schools” Programme for this road. 

 The motion was NOTED.