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15 Jan 2026

NEWS: Councillors speak on street lighting issues despite improvement in area

The percentage of broken streetlights in the county has dropped to 1.5% for 2025, down from 3% in 2024.

NEWS: Councillors speak on street lighting issues despite improvement in area

The percentage of broken streetlights in the county has dropped to 1.5% for 2025, down from 3% in 2024.

At the first county council meeting of the year, members discussed the urgent issue of street lighting.

AL Read Electrical Co Ltd. handles repairs for the County Council.

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Councillor Shane Lee pointed out that Roscrea has been streetlights to be repaired for eight weeks, and residents are frustrated, blaming councillors for delays they cannot control.

Liam Brett, who is responsible for roads, transportation, health, and safety, said the percentage of broken streetlights in the county has dropped to 1.5% for 2025, down from 3% in 2024.

Brett asked the council to allow the contractor more time and encouraged the community to report any lighting problems as soon as possible.

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