CONCERNS have been raised that Rathmullan could become a “blackspot” as the town is experiencing a “deterioration” in mobile phone coverage.
That is according to Cllr Declan Meehan, who has urged council officials to contact telecommunications providers over the issue.
The Independent councillor called for an investigation into the cause of the problem at yesterday’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD).
He said the council needs to “seek urgent measures to restore and improve reliable coverage for residents and businesses.”
Cllr Meehan described the 4G and 5G coverage in the town as “poor” and said the situation is “getting worse rather than better”.
“The phone coverage has been incrementally deteriorating,” he said.
Cllr Meehan stated that Rathmullan is “becoming a blackspot in parts” and added that he has been in contact with the council’s Broadband Officer, Daragh McDonough, over coverage plans.
Cllr Pauric McGarvey, who lives in Rathmullan, said he had also been in contact with the telecommunications company eir.
He said he had been informed by eir that part of the blame for the situation falls on Donegal County Council, as the council’s planning enforcement team prevented a mast from being constructed in Rathmullan.
The Independent councillor called for alternative locations to be sought for a new telecommunications mast.
Council officials responded to the motion by confirming that the relevant telecommunications providers will be contacted to investigate and improve the situation in Rathmullan.
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