Corina Johnston, the local Labour Area Representative has welcomed the recently installed public lighting in the public car park in Ballymastone. Johnston said; “Duncan Smith TD and I have over the last year in particular received ongoing representations from parents and club users on a number of health and safety grounds relating to the condition of the existing car park and the need for public lighting in Ballymastone. “Johnston added; “Duncan Smith TD sought an on-site meeting with Fingal County Council to discuss these important issues. This meeting took place on 8th Feb and was attended by Duncan, myself and officials from Fingal County Council. During the meeting I highlighted the safety implications with large numbers of children/youths entering and exiting the club facilities across an uneven surface with large potholes without any public lighting. The council officials undertook to carry out temporary resurfacing works on the car park with a permanent solution to be discussed at a later stage. Further consideration was to be given to the need for public lighting.” Johnston said; “We are delighted that in response to our ongoing representations the public lighting has been provided. This will be of great benefit especially during the winter months. We wish to thank Fingal County Council for taking on board the legitimate concerns of the parents and carrying out the work.“ Johnston added; “Last year the Ballymastone Recreational Hub was approved by Fingal County Council which we warmly welcome. However we were deeply concerned that this was approved with the existing car park excluded. At my request my colleague Cllr Rob O’Donoghue submitted the following motion to a recent council meeting: “That this Committee recommends the inclusion and the upgrading of the existing public car park in Ballymastone be incorporated into the Ballymastone Recreational Hub Plan. Johnston concluded; “We are delighted that our motion was passed unanimously and as a result should ensure the ongoing maintenance and upgrading of the existing car park which is so important given its proximity to existing facilities.”