No funds for footpath fix

The rapidly deteriorating surfaces of the footpath and the road on Chapel Road won't be repaired any time soon, according to Kildare County Council.

Commenting on our report of a woman being injured when she tripped on the footpath last Monday, the Council says the footpath from the traffic lights to Nolans' yard has been damaged by vehicles being parked on it.

"We agree that it is in poor condition, and its repair together with restoration of the adjacent road are priorities for us," a spokesman told the Diary yesterday. "Regrettably our funds for road and footpath work this year have been reduced and will not extend to the desired repairs."