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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (2)
Monday, May 24, 2010
QUESTION NO. 14
QUESTION: Councillor J. Hannon
"To ask the Manager to outline how the security and safety of residents whose homes back onto Kiltipper Park will be accommodated, as they are concerned about the possible influx of people, and having regard to the fact that the area is now subject to incursion by quad bikes etc which is a cause of danger and nuisance?"
REPLY:
It is presumed that this question arises from the current Part 8 Public Consultation notice in relation to the construction of short and long term pedestrian and cycle paths in Kiltipper Park that will connect with the Dublin Mountains Way. At present the only accessible paths in Kiltipper Park are mown grass paths which serve some of the needs of park users. There are no proper entrance gates into the park and this will be dealt with when/if the proposed path system is constructed. Such entrance gates will have measures included to reduce the trespass onto the park of individuals with scrambler bikes.
With regard to concerns expressed about the influx of people into the park, it is generally accepted that a park that is well used and visited by the public is a more secure park and the opening up of this potentially wonderful park should help in the control of the park rather than adding to the problems experienced to date by local residents.
The Council’s Ranger Service visits the park as part of the rota of parks supervised by it and the incidents referred to in the question will be brought to the attention of the Rangers.
In general, any of the issues that may be identified through the Public Consultation will be dealt with in the report to the Elected Members. The final date for the submission of observations or comments on this Part 8 is 25th May 2010.