Cork County Council has written to local TD Deirdre Clune confirming that they are now preparing to award tenders for two public lighting schemes in Frankfield, and one each in Monkstown and Carrigaline.

The news that Cork County Council is currently in the process of awarding tenders for two public lighting schemes in the Frankfield area as well as one each in Monkstown and Carrigaline will be welcomed by everyone living in these areas.

In Monkstown the R610 Carrigaloe Ferry to Monkstown, in Carrigaline the R611 Kilmoney Road to Pipers Cross and in Frankfield the Ballycureen Road (R851) and the area adjacent to Alderbrook (L2460) have long been identified as needing improved public lighting. The process that is now underway to award tenders for public lighting schemes will bring forward the day when improved public lighting will be provided in these areas.

Many local residents have contacted me over the last few years regarding the lack of public lighting here. For many the lack of street lighting results in them feeling unsafe when walking home at night. Sufficient lighting should have been provided when these areas were being developed but this was not done.

The provision of improved public lighting will go a long way to making sure that local residents in these areas of Monkstown, Carrigaline & Frankfield will feel more secure when walking in the area at night. Once these tenders have been awarded I hope this work will proceed without delay in each area.