By Dan Walsh
Wexford County Council is undertaking a public consultation on the proposed installation of CCTV cameras and is moving forward with implementation at six locations throughout the county, including Turret Rocks, situated along the River Slaney in Enniscorthy.
This initiative aims to deter littering and illegal dumping.
Wexford County Council claim that CCTV cameras are for the sole purpose of preventing litter and illegal dumping and the enforcement of the Litter Pollution Act, 1997, and the Waste Management Act 1996. They add that this initiative will adhere to the Codes of Practice for the Operation of CCTV for the Purposes of Prevention, Detection and Prosecution of Litter and Waste Offences in compliance with the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 and the Data Protection Act 2018.
They are seeking public feedback. All submissions will be considered before CCTV cameras are finalised.
Wexford Council hereby invites any interested parties to make submissions or observations regarding the proposed installation and use of CCTV cameras at the six locations, either electronically via the website or in writing to the Environment Department. https://consult.wexfordcoco.ie
HISTORY; Reference to the Cable Car suggestion; I attended and reported on the monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held under Covid-19 guidelines at Kilcannon Garden Centre on the Old Dublin Road in July 2020.
It drew public attention, and members were supportive of the forward-thinking plans following a presentation by Wexford County Council’s Head of Special Projects, Brian Galvin,
Mr Galvin described Enniscorthy Castle as being “in good condition” and “a very important asset” and is central to the Council’s plans for a redevelopment and enhancement programme that would include an adjoining visitor centre with retail and café facilities together with an audio-visual experience to re-imagine the historic beginnings of Enniscorthy.
Mr Galvin said the cable car idea is sustainable and Austrian experts believe it can work for Enniscorthy, and it would be the only experience of its kind in this country! The members were given vision of the future when Santa Claus could arrive by cable car!
It was stated that the cable car experience would accomplish the transformation for another €13 million.
Cllr John O’Rourke felt that the cable car idea had been discussed before. “The cable car will make Enniscorthy stand out, and the next generation will be so high-tech it is a step forward. It is a fantastic idea and should have been done long and ever ago.”
Cllr Aidan Browne described the project as “very interesting, very ambitious”. Cllr Cathal Byrne suggested that attracting 140,000 visitors a year “it needs to be ambitious” and while he agreed with ideas around the castle he felt strongly about the republican and rebel tradition such as 1798 and other rebellions.
Cllr Jackser Owens complained about the lack of facilities for visitors coming to Vinegar Hill. “No toilet facilities and no access for coaches.” Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan also felt the project was very ambitious but would be good for the town.
Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy chaired the meeting in her role as newly elected Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council five years ago.
So far, only Cllr Owens’ celebrated toilet facilities have been added on Vinegar Hill, though they are not without fault – limited opening hours, are they are drafty?
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