18 metre phone masts earmarked for Renmore, says O' Flaherty
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has urged Galway City Council to take steps to let local people know when an application is made for the erection of telecommunications equipment in their area.
Following controversies over such moves in Renmore, Knocknacarra, Ballybane and Dangan so far this year, she said that legislation should also be changed to allow for public consultation on planned mobile phone poles and masts.
“People should be made aware of such structures being planned for their area – but currently there is no legal requirement on councils to notify the public via site or newspaper notices, nor is there a provision to accept public submissions on such applications which in my opinion beggars’ belief.
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