Broken street lights in two Carlow estates repaired after residents were 'living in fear'
The lights being out left the estates in almost 'total darkness'
"Let there be light," Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor says following several contacts from Burrin Manor and The Laurels residents, the broken street lights since last week were repaired in the last few days.
In a post on her Facebook page, Senator Murnane O'Connor said: "Residents were living in fear of leaving their homes because they were in total darkness.
"We made representation on their behalf to Carlow County Council and to Airtricity and I am happy to report they are back working. Thanks to those proactive citizens who sent on the new working lights photo.
"If you have a fault in your street lighting you can contact FixMyStreet.ie at http://fixmystreet.ie
"Faults relating to public street lighting in the charge of your local County Council should be reported to the Council's maintenance contractor either on 1850 372 772 or online at www.airtricitysolutions.com/Content.aspx?"
She added: "The individual pole number should be quoted with the location address and fault type. The maintenance contractor will attend the site within ten days of the fault being reported.
"If the estate is not in a council charge it is the responsibility of the developer to repair the street light."