COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, March 12, 2007

MOTION NO. 2

MOTION: Councillor S. O'Connor

That this Council will adopt a policy of using the Irish Language in the naming of all new housing estate developments.

housing estate developments.

REPORT: 

The following condition is attached to all planning permissions granted for new residential development in accordance with The South Dublin County Development  Plan 2004 – 2010 Policy-Part 1 Chapter 3, 3.20.i refers:     

“Prior to the commencement of development the applicant/developer shall submit a street naming and dwelling unit numbering scheme for the written agreement of the planning authority that reflects the local and historical context of the approved development, complies with the guidelines on naming and numbering of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and preferably makes reference to the use of the Irish Language and have regard to the Guidelines issued by Placenames Commission (An Coimisiún Logainmneacha).  

 

REASON:  In the interest of the proper planning and development of the area.”    

 

All proposals in respect of naming and numbering of estates must now include an Irish version of the estate name, which must be included in all signage.    

 

Where necessary the Council’s  Oifigeach Gaeilge is consulted to ensure the correct implementation of the above policy.