Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Martin Keene/PA Archive/Press Association Images

New website will fix potholes and streetlights... via Twitter

Fixyourstreet.ie allows residents to report local problems online or in a tweet – and the government has promised to respond to every single one.

THE GOVERNMENT HAS launched a new website which aims to tackle potholes, graffiti and broken streetlights across the country.

Fixyourstreet.ie allows residents to report any issues on their street and promises a response to all complaints within two days. It will handle ‘non-emergency issues’ including potholes in roads and pavements, blocked street drains, broken streetlights and illegal dumping – which can be reported online or even via Twitter using the hashtag #fysie.

The site, which went live in a trial beta version today, is currently only available in the South Dublin County area. It is planned to run for three months, after which it is hoped it will be rolled out to cover the whole country. The site was promised in the Fine Gael/Labour coalition’s Programme for Government drafted in March.

A similar site, fixmystreet.com, operates in the UK but is not government-run.

Launching the scheme, minister for the Environment Phil Hogan said: “I see huge potential in this initiative to allow residents to bring matters to the attention of their council in a quick and easy way.” He added: “It is envisaged that once the pilot is completed and evaluated, it will be rolled out on a national basis with any necessary adaptations.”

Councillor Caitriona Jones, mayor of South Dublin County Council, welcomed the announcement. “I am extremely pleased and proud to acknowledge South Dublin County Council’s continued work towards the delivery of quality customer service,” she said. “This pilot further demonstrates South Dublin County Council’s already proven track record in collaborative working towards improving our citizens’ quality of life.”

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Author
Michael Freeman
View 8 comments
Close
8 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds