Long-term residents of a St Vincent de Paul sheltered accommodation unit in Gorey have been left “worried sick” after being informed that the hostel that they have come to know as home is set to close.
Clarity on the plans for the Esmonde Street regeneration project was sought by Councillor Diarmuid Devereux, who queried comments made by Chairperson Councillor Donal Kenny regarding the inclusion of work at Esmonde Lane in the plan.
Councillors vented their frustrations over continued delays at Gorey Town Park during last week s meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District.
Sean Meyler from Special Projects gave an update on the town park and said that when work shut down due to level five restrictions, the contractor was two months away from substantial completion.
He said that he didn t know what impact the current lockdown was going to have on the efficiencies of the construction sector, but that when the contractor started back on site in May of last year, it took them a couple of weeks to find their feet again because of issues of supply and subcontractor availability. He also said that he suspects they will return to the site on Monday, March 8, but that unfortunately the bulb planting season has now been missed.
During the environmental report presented to councillors at the January meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, they were told that the surveys on the Ahare River have been delayed due to the current health restrictions.
Councillors heard that the survey works will be rescheduled when the current lockdown lifts, which is likely to be sometime in March.
Also in line with regulations, spokesperson for the environment section of Wexford County Council Cliona Connelly said that registrations for community clean-ups can only be made by family groups or individuals during Level 5.
Councillors praised the increased use of local walking trails, particularly during the current lockdown, but Cllr Diarmuid Devereux asked whether it was permitted for horses to use these trails. He expressed concern over risk and asked if signs could be put up.
Councillor Donal Kenny asked for an update on the issue of Camolin s Park Road at last week s meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District.
Councillors heard that it would be Coillte undertaking works and Joanne Kehoe from the Roads section said that they have put a temporary fix in place until the full repair could be carried out. I spoke to Coillte and they are sourcing the culverts that are required by Inland Fisheries in order to do the repairs on that road to reopen it, she said. Coillte staff have put in steel plates so that the road can be used until the repairs are completed and they will receive the method statement shortly to apply for a derigation to fisheries. We are still working on getting those carried out.