Local Issues

A Brief Note of some Local Issues from Cllr Michael O’Donovan, Mayor


· Planning Application for a Pharmacy in Latchford
Some residents were unhappy about this proposal feeling it would bring extra traffic into the estate, and that a pharmacy should be sited in a designated neighbourhood shopping area.
I lodged a formal objection, as did the residents association.
The application has been declared invalid for technical reasons and is being withdrawn, at least for the present. I will keep you informed of any further developments.


· Flooding:
Officials from Fingal’s Water Services department are continuing to investigate the flooding of recent months. They have instructed developers in eight instances to carry out an audit of water and drainage services in the affected estates. I will keep you informed of progress on this issue. Fingal Council will not take any estate into charge until developers have fully addressed the “snag list” drawn up by the Council.


· New Website;
The Ongar Community Council has set up a new website www.ongar-residents.com. It will contain information about the neighbourhood as well as contact links for residents who have questions or comments.
I commend the hard work of all concerned and formally launched the website last week.

Feel free to contact me at any time on 087-2207798 or michael.odonovan@fingalcoco.ie.


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Cllr Michael O’Donovan
Local Councillor Ongar Area
Mayor of Fingal