COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

QUESTION NO. 6

QUESTION: Councillor B. Bonner

To ask the Manager why nothing has been done to improve the safety of pedestrians at the pedestrian crossing at Tesco on Convent Road, Clondalkin.  I have made representations on behalf of several of my constituents who feel that motorists do not stop at this crossing.  I had requested that lights be installed but agreed that if measures were taken to improve the visibility of the crossing it might sufficiently improve the situation.  However, nothing has been done in this regard. Lines are badly faded and have not, as promised, been repainted.  Nor have signs been erected. The flashing lights on top of the poles are also ineffective. What are the plans in this regard and what is the timescale?

REPLY:

New “Pedestrian Ahead” signage has been installed on both approaches to the zebra crossing. The road markings at this crossing will be re-instated shortly.