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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

QUESTION NO 6.

QUESTION: Councillor K. Warren

“To ask the Manager, in light of the difficulties that have been created for motorists accessing Fortunestown Way via Drumcara Avenue in Jobstown, right handed turning movements from Drumcara Avenue to Fortunestown Way in particular, if he would agree to amend or alter the wooden stakes that were recently installed on Fortunestown Way and while understanding the need for this project, if a slight alteration of the planks could now be put in place so that cars coming from Drumcara Avenue would not be obstructed in attempting to access the very busy and dangerous Fortunestown Way, and if he will make a statement on the matter?”

REPLY:

In order to prevent future illegal encampments on the roadside open spaces at Fortunestown Way, Jobstown a joint initiative was taken by the Parks Department and the Traveller Accommodation Unit, to secure the perimeter of these areas by installing wooden bollards along the public road.  These bollards were placed as close as possible to the main road to remove any possible margin or space for the parking of vehicles along the roadside. 

However, since these bollards were installed complaints have been received from local residents in relation to difficulties experienced by some vehicles accessing Fortunestown Way from Dromcarra Avenue. The Parks Department has sought the assistance of the Traffic Section of the Roads Department who are currently investigating the matter. Any modifications to the scheme recommended by the Traffic Section will be implemented without delay.