Some safety works are about to get underway on Fenian Road in Ballina in an attempt to address the speed of traffic through it, and in the Parkside area.
Local Independent councillor Mark Duffy says the low grade safety enhancement works are very welcome, but he insists that further efforts are needed to ensure that children and pedestrians generally are safe in the area.
At the monthly meeting of Ballina Municipal District council management confirmed that the works on Fenian road are about to begin.
Cllr Duffy spoke to Midwest News Editor Teresa O'Malley about the development…