Manus Boyle (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for coming in today. I am asking the Minister to provide funding for the low-cost accident scheme or a capital funding scheme to address a serious speeding issue in the village of Fahan in County Donegal. Fahan is on the Inishowen Peninsula, which is a beautiful part of Donegal. It is a seaside town with a beautiful view over Lough Swilly Over the years there have been numerous accidents in the village of Fahan. Thankfully, none have been fatal. Due to the way the village is laid out, cars and lorries go fast through the village. We need to get more done by the authorities to improve the situation and make drivers aware they are coming into a town. More signage is needed. A pedestrian crossing needs to be put in place as a matter of urgency because pedestrians are walking along the side of the road and are crossing the road here, there and everywhere. There is also an issue with noise pollution for the residents. I ask the Minister of Transport to prioritise the village of Fahan for a plan to slow traffic down with traffic calming measures. This is a beautiful wee seaside town. It just needs a bit of help. They have great residents committees there and they want to enhance their town. It is to be hoped we could get something in place. I know this is an issue in more towns than just Fahan. There is speeding going through a lot of towns and it is something we need to have a look at.