As a resident of Ashbourne since 1976 I shocked and saddened that I have to publicly offer support for and to ask public officials to supply a public amenity to the long neglected people of Ashbourne deserve. The recent Covid 19 lockdown more than amply demonstrated the lack of public space in this area , it was an insult and  embarrassment to the residents of Ashbourne as we exercised while complying with Government Regulations as the only amenity provided by Meath County Council was public footpaths.