COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (2)

Monday, September 27, 2010

QUESTION NO. 12

QUESTION: Councillor E. Walsh 2009

"Following recent complaints in the last few months in the Cherryfield Avenue/Beechfield Park and Perrystown areas concerning grass cutting in public spaces and the reported unsatisfactory performance of same by the Council, to ask the Manager to initiate a quality control/supervision measure to ensure that the grass is cut in time for important football matches and ensure that they are not partially cut in the case of other public green spaces in these areas ?"

REPLY:

The grass cutting maintenance programme in this area is considered to be of a good standard overall, consistent with the resources available to deliver this service.  In delivering the grass cutting service, priority is being given to the cutting of playing pitches to ensure that the pitches are presented in the best condition possible.   

Some difficulties have been experienced recently in maintaining the standard of service due to several factors including staff training and heavy rainfall.  Nevertheless, in the case of the areas mentioned above, the Council will continue to deliver the highest standard of service possible within the resources available.

In the event that an important fixture is scheduled, with sufficient notice, the local depot will endeavour to have the relevant pitch cut before the match.