Serious safety concerns are being raised around the joint use by cyclists and walkers of the 20 km of new cycleways around the town of Ballina.

The Road Safety Officer for the county Noel Gibbons addressed this week’s monthly meeting of Ballina town council to discuss the issues.

Councillors argued that there are a number of unresolved matters around who has the right of way at some of the junctions along the cycleway, particularly in places along the Bonniconlon Road.

The dangers of cyclists speeding along the pathways, that in some cases run directly in front of terraced homes, was also discussed.

Fianna Fail Councillor Johnny O’Malley told Midwest News today that the Safety Officer listened to the concerns of councillors and will address the authority again after reviewing safety procedures along the new cycleways in the town.