A group of protestors have taken to the street in Buncrana today to highlight their urgent fears over the telecommunications mast at Buncrana Garda Station.
The Buncrana Garda Mast Action Group and 5G Inishowen Awareness group are demanding that a new 3G and 4G wireless antenna at the town’s Garda Station is not turned on.
Campaigners say they received information that suggests the mast will be activated today (Monday). Protesters gathered with signs outside Buncrana Garda Station this morning as they call for developments to be moved to isolated areas of the county.
Protest outside Buncrana Garda Station, 4th November 2019
They fear that the signals of the mast will affect the health of people living and working nearby in Buncrana.
The Office of Public Work granted a private license to Shared Access Ltd last year for the erection of the telecommunications mast on State property in Buncrana.
The licence, which is part of the nationwide network, will generate an annual income of €6,740, according to figures released by the OPW.
Telecoms mast erected at Buncrana Garda Station
Community campaigners have expressed concerns with the structure possibly becoming a 5G mast when the network is rolled out. With a mast currently in operation at West End Buncrana, campaigners fear that the signal strength will be heightened in the town.
Meanwhile, eir has announced that it plans to switch on masts in Letterkenny this month to roll out its 5G service in the town.
