There was one other issue brought to the attention of Roads Service and NCP representatives at this week's public meeting in Enniskillen.

The problems experienced by residents of Fairview Avenue in Enniskillen were highlighted by Oliver Beattie. He explained there is a real concern among people in the area about the difficulties caused by buses pulling up in the Quay Lane area of the town.

He claimed that on busy times of the day there could be up to 20 buses trying to pick up in an area meant for two buses. This, he said created major problems for residents of Fairview Avenue who were trying to pull out onto the road, and it also raised a health and safety problem for other road users, he explained.

He noted, however, that the problems had been alleviated, and traffic congestion in general in the area reduced when the buses had temporarily moved to the Irvinestown Road. He asked that this option be considered as a long-term solution.

Mr Beattie also criticised the NCP Traffic Attendants who, he claimed were 'quick to act' when residents parked at the back entrance of their houses to unload goods, and yet allowed buses to sit and wait in the same area.

He explained that all these issues had been raised with Roads Service, the PSNI and the Western Education and Library Board, but that the outcome had been unsatisfactory. Mr Beattie appealed for the matter to be addressed urgently, 'before someone is seriously injured'.

The Roads Service representatives said it was unfortunate the situation had not been rectified and they agreed to meet with Mr Beattie to discuss the matter further.