'Ugly' renovations complaint

A suggestion that Kilcullen Community Action should become involved in policing 'ugly unauthorised developments' in the town was 'parked' by KCA chairman Kieran Forde after some discussion at a recent meeting.

"It needs some gestating," he said. "It is something that will require further discussion."

Niall McDonnell had earlier said he was 'really aggravated' by 'a huge number' of such developments, 'specifically on Main Street'. Although initially reluctant to give specifics, he did say that they involved 'renovations that are ugly'.

He noted that KCA had found the time to discuss and make submissions on several new developments over recent years. "But if we're worried so much about new building, why aren't we worried old ones?" he asked.

Tony Gahan said it was the right of any individual to make a complaint to Kildare County Council's planning enforcement office.

J J Whelan said it was Niall's prerogrative to put down a proposal for such involvement by KCA, and he would have no difficulty in supporting such a motion.

Brian Byrne.