COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TERENURE/RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE (2)

Tuesday, October 9th 2007

QUESTION NO. 12

QUESTION: Councillor J. Lahart

"To ask the Manager to outline the situation with regard to rats in the grounds of Rathfarnham Castle Park and report on what steps the Council has taken to ensure that children can play in safety?"

REPLY:

Maintenance of the grounds of Rathfarnham Castle is the responsibility of the Parks Department, who have reported that a problem with rats which occured around April/May of this year was dealt with by engaging the services of the Health Service Executive. The area is monitored regularly by the Parks Department for evidence of rat infestation and any future problems with rats will be dealt with as it arises.