COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (2)

Monday, September 27, 2010

MOTION NO. 4

MOTION: Councillor C. Brophy

That this Committee calls on the Manager to provide bollards on the green area between Redwood and Parkhill. This would prevent  drivers who have no regard for the safety of children playing on the green and have used it as a short cut.

REPORT:

Under the current Parks Bye-laws, Section 3 prohibits the bringing of a vehicle into a park without the permission of the Council. In this regard, "park" is defined as "parks, open spaces and recreational playing grounds, owned, controlled by or in the charge of South Dublin County Council whether open or enclosed." 

As the activity complained of is a clear breach of the Bye-laws, the Council would welcome any assistance from local residents in identifying the drivers involved. If local residents observe any vehicles driving across the open space, they should note the details of the vehicle - make, model, registration number etc and provide the information directly to the Council or to the Gardaí so that the matter can be pursued with the motorist concerned.

The driving of vehicles across the open space is also anti-social, putting the safety of the public at risk.  In addition, this activity can also cause considerable damage to the surface of the open space, in particular during periods of poor weather.

The location will be examined and the provision of bollards or other appropriate deterrents will be considered having regard to the cost of providing same.