COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (2)
Monday, March 31, 2008
HEADED ITEM NO. 11
Extinguishment of a Public Right of Way at rear of 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 Drumcairn Avenue, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
The following report was considered at the Tallaght Area Committee Meeting on 17th December, 2007.
“An application has been received from Housing Maintenance and residents of 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 Drumcairn Avenue, Tallaght, Dublin 24 to formally extinguish the public-right of way. It is proposed to effect the closure by means of incorporation into their gardens.”
Following consideration of the report, it was agreed to initiate the procedure.
The proposal to extinguish the public right of way was advertised in the Echo on Wednesday 23rd January, 2008 and signs were erected on site in accordance with Section 73 of the Roads Act, 1993. The latest date for receipt of objection, representation and requests for an oral hearing was 7th March, 2008.
No submissions were received in response to the public advertisement/notice.
Bord Gais, Eircom, ESB and NTL have stated that they have no objections to the proposed extinguishment.
Water and Drainage Sections have no objection to the proposed extinguishment.
Public Lighting Section have stated that they have no objection to the proposed extinguishment.
The decision regarding the extinguishment of a public right-of-way and the granting of an oral hearing is a reserved function of the Council.
The recommendation of the Committee will be brought to the attention of the Council.