‘The roads and services are in a terrible state’

Local Councillors for the Edenderry area Mark Hackett and Noel Cribbin have redoubled their efforts to ensure that Offaly County Council take responsibility for the roads and services in Clonmullen Hall Estate in Edenderry.

“I have spent the last number of months researching what can be done to help the residents. The roads and services are in a terrible state due to subsidence. I have concluded that the best solution for residents is that Offaly County Council takes the estate in charge. This means that the County Council would take responsibility for the maintenance of all roads, footpaths, water mains, drainage services, public lighting etc.

"When I raised the idea with the Council it was pushed back due to the likely high cost of repairing the damage. However, I am convinced that the cost, while very important, is not a reason to leave the residents in the situation they are in,” Green Cllr Mark Hackett said.

Fine Gael Cllr Noel Cribbin agreed, adding: “I fully support the residents of Clonmullen Hall in their efforts to have the estate taken in charge by Offaly County Council. I have seen first-hand the issues in Clonmullen Hall and the problems caused to the residents who purchased their homes in good faith. After years of frustration and stress, I hope that every effort is made by all concerned to rectify the issues for the residents”.

The duo has asked the Management Company of the estate to conduct a full survey of the residents and owners as is provided for under the legislation on taking in charge of estates. When this survey is complete they are committed to pursuing the wishes of the majority of the residents, the two Edenderry Municipal District Councillors vowed this week.