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Residents have their say in survey

Wednesday, 04 June 2008

THE results of a major survey undertaken in Malahide show that traffic congestion and parking are the main issues of concern for residents in the area.
Up to 20 per cent of respondents to the survey, carried out by Malahide Community Forum, stated that traffic congestion was the aspect of the area they least liked.
However, 39 per cent said the town’s coastal location was its most attractive point, while 22 per cent believed Malahide Castle was another location to be admired in the area.
More than 800 residents of the Malahide area participated in the survey, which was designed to discover opinion on various aspects of living in the town.
The response rate of almost 12 per cent was exceptionally high for a survey of this kind.
The results, which were presented to the recent Annual General Meeting of Malahide Community Forum, give a clear statement of the expressed priorities and requirements of local residents.
The results of the survey will be of particular interest to elected public representatives and council officials.
In relation to what residents liked about Malahide, the survey revealed that 39 per cent gave the coastal location top billing, 22 per cent said Malahide Castle, 17 per cent highlighted the village ambiance and 15 per cent said the area’s amenities and leisure facilities.
However, there were also some aspects of Malahide residents didn’t like.
Traffic congestion was top of the list for 20 per cent of them, with lack of parking almost as high at 19 per cent.
Thirteen per cent of those polled said high-density development was a concern, followed by poor quality development.
Respondents were divided as to whether Malahide has improved or not during the past five years.
Twenty-eight per cent believed the major improvements for the area have been public transport and the new Malahide Library (26 per cent).
Increased capacity and frequency of the DART service scored exceptionally high at 89 per cent.
But 37 per cent believed over-development was proving a problem for the area.
In seeking facilities for the future, 85 per cent of respondents said they would like a comprehensive medical clinic and 84 per cent wanted to see assisted living facilities for the elderly.
The survey was conducted by Malahide Community Forum to assist in planning its future activities. The questionnaire was designed and the survey results analysed by Des Byrne of Behaviour and Attitudes, a major market research company.
The cost of the survey was grant aided by Fingal County Council.

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