Acquiring land through a CPO process to build a greenway will simply never work and may be deemed unconstitutional, according to Westport councillor.
Independent councillor Johno O’Malley believes that a greenway is not “essential infrastructure” and while it’s a welcome development , it’s not essential , people can effectively live their lives without it.
The controversy over the proposed greenway linking Belclare, outside Westport to Murrisk is continuing.
Greenways nationally are developed and constructed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII.
There is considerable opposition locally to the route proposed for this particular greenway, and many landowners are adamant they don’t want it.
Land can be acquired by CPO, for the construction of a greenway, if not by consent.
Councillor O’Malley told Midwest News Editor Teresa O’Malley why he believes putting CPOs on land to build a greenway won’t work…
