A TWIN Towns councillor has expressed his frustration with the time it is taking to get two short stretches of footpaths built in Ballybofey and Killygordon.
According to Cllr Patrick McGowan a section of footpath was built in Sessiaghoneill some 15 years ago, but it needs to be linked in with other pavements in the area,
Meanwhile, in Killygordon, new pavements were put in some 20 years ago but there is still a short section that has not been constructed.
He has now called on Donegal County Council to immediately take whatever steps are necessary – including a possible compulsory purchase order – to provide the necessary “infill footpaths” in towns and villages around the county.
Cllr McGowan said it was “very frustrating” and pointed out that he had raised the issue at the local municipal district council level previously.
His motion, at last Monday’s plenary meeting of the council, was backed by Cllr Martin Scanlon who also highlighted the need for footpaths in sections of Glenties and Ardara.
Council Chief Executive John McLaughlin gave a commitment that a site meeting will be arranged in relation to the Killygordon issue to “move to the next step” and to advance matters.