Advertisement

Do we need more footpaths on rural roads?

Many people living in rural areas cannot access local towns and villages on foot due to the lack...

Share this article

12.35 24 Jul 2026


Do we need more footpaths on rural roads?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

12.35 24 Jul 2026


Many people living in rural areas cannot access local towns and villages on foot due to the lack of footpaths and safe roads. With little to no public transport across rural areas, locals are forced to drive their cars, when they may not be needed. Those that do not have cars face treacherous walks on the side of busy roads due to the lack of sufficient infrastructure.

We want to hear from our listeners today: does your area need more footpaths, and do we have to fight so hard to get them?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Fianna Fáil Cllr, Patrick McGowan, as well as listeners.


Read more about

Lunchtime Live

Related Episodes

Do we need more blue spaces he...

00:14:39

Do we need more blue spaces here in Ireland?

The Claire Byrne Show

00:14:39


Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zel...

00:06:03

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet later today

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:03


George Gibney has accepted his...

00:05:23

George Gibney has accepted his jury verdict

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:23


How extreme weather is driving...

00:05:59

How extreme weather is driving wildfires to be so difficult to control

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:59