“Lannigan’s Ball could be the theme song for the opening of the N9” according to Cllr Richard Daly of Fine Gael who says that the organisation of the event leaves a lot to be desired.
“Area councillors were rushed to a meeting this week to be told that it was intended to open the most major project in the county within days. The unbelievable lack of organisation could only be compared to the lyrics of Lannigan’s Ball where “she stepped out and I stepped in again” as we had just recently been informed at County Council level that it would not be opening until some time next year. Then we received a text to tell us that it was opening on Monday and later a text to say that it would not open until January. Initially the project was due to open much later next year.
Each and every councillor is in favour of this project and wish it to be speedily completed. I am also aware of the local business interests who will inevitably suffer as a result of the diverted traffic and feel that all of this could have been avoided by proper planning and organisation. Realistic fears for the management of the new section of road could have been aired and addressed if the decision to suddenly transfer ownership had been properly handled.” Said Cllr Daly
If the opening was to be on Mon next why was it not flagged with the authorities with due notice? At the meeting with the authorities and the construction company I described it as akin to an episode of Father Ted where nobody seemed to know what was going on.
While I have no vested interest and don’t regard road openings as a significant “photo opportunity”, I am disappointed that this major piece of infrastructure and aid to commuting should have become a sense of embarrassment rather than an achievement. All of this could have been avoided with even a minimum of organisation. A major project does not “suddenly” reach completion.
I am happy that the road can open when it is safe to do so” he concluded
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