Colaiste na hInse to be new car park?

FINE Gael Councillor, Sharon Tolan says that she has secured an agreement in principle with Louth & Meath ETB, to allow access to parking facilities at Colaiste na hInse to cater for beach users.

“The community has enjoyed a completely different experience on our beaches in East Meath since the closure to vehicles. Families and the elderly have been able to enjoy their time on the beach without navigating traffic, joy riders or bin trucks which are all daily occurrences.

‘I have put forward a number of options to the Council for some years now, and it is time they acted. Local Authorities all over the world are creating innovative plans to increase pedestrian space in towns and cities, the very least the public can expect is that Meath County Council ensure our beaches are safe to use.’

She says Meath CC can make it happen ‘with some strategic signage’.

The councillor also wrote to Chief Superintendent Fergus Healy to give the go-ahead for current public car parks in Mornington, Netterville and Laytown (right) to reopen immediately.

‘ Thousands of people live within 5km of the beach, and thousands more live with 20km, we need these parking options reopened as a matter of urgency.

‘I am delighted to say that agreement has been reached to reopen them this week, along with the public toilets later in the week. Our Beach Wardens and Lifeguards will be back in action on the 13th June. Let’s hope visitors and locals can enjoy our beautiful beach car free for ever more!,’ she added.