Cllr Austin Frances O Malley

Doughmakeon

Roonagh

Westport

Co. Mayo

7/7/2008

Dear Austin,

I would like to thank you for setting up the meeting with Padraic Philbin area engineer for Newport Town on July 2^nd 08,

We had a good walkabout of the town and Padraic and I agreed the areas that needed attention. He gave me a commitment subject to money being available to do certain remedial works this year.

The ramp to the viaduct was one area highlighted but unfortunately money that had being allocated for access has already been spent.

So unless funds can be found for these particular works it remains non accessible for people with disabilities and mothers with prams etc.

I request that you make a motion to Mayo County Council to make provision for a new access ramp to facilitate access to the Railway Viaduct at Newport as part of Mayo County Council's ongoing commitment to improve access for all throughout the county.

Looking forward to a reply from you

Yours truly,

………………………….

Tom Chambers