Time for Act on Infrastructure Deficit in Kilmessan – Fine Gael’s O’Connor

Time for Act on Infrastructure Deficit in Kilmessan – Fine Gael’s O’Connor

Local election candidate calls on Meath County Council to establish a rural taskforce to address the needs of communities such as Kilmessan.

May 6, 2009: The residents of Kilmessan are entitled to a proper bus, broadband and mobile phone service. It falls to Meath County Council, Bus Eireann, Eircom and the mobile phone operators to provide the necessary facilities to residents of this village.

“In an age where most people take mobile phone coverage for granted, Kilmessan residents must dance around their sitting rooms, put their faces next to their front windows and become virtual contortionists just to make a mobile phone call,” said Gerry O’Connor, the local area representative for Fine Gael in Dunshaughlin and Kilmessan.

“Village residents have problems getting broadband access and have to pay €30 per week to get their children to school, using a private bus operator,” said Gerry. “Kilmessan has been ignored across a range of basic infrastructure requirements.”

“Government neglect of basic infrastructure has led to these problems and they must be addressed immediately,” said Gerry O’Connor. “A regular and affordable bus service is vital for any growing community, to facilitate young people and reduce car dependence.”

“Increasing numbers of people are working from home, or trying to start businesses from their living room after losing their jobs. They need basic phone and internet services just to get off the ground.”

ENDS

For more details contact:
Gerry O’Connor                                                     
goconnor@gaelic.ie                                             
087-2838311                                                       
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