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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

QUESTION NO. 3

QUESTION: Councillor B. Bonner

To ask the Manager if the bushes and trees can be removed from the intersection of Lealand Walk and Lealand Close, Clondalkin?  These bushes are a gathering point for litter etc and rats have been reported by residents. 

REPLY:

In accordance with the County Development Plan 2010-2016, it is Council Policy to protect the natural resources of the County and conserve the existing wide range of flora and fauna in the County though the protection of wildlife habitats and wildlife corridors wherever possible.  The bushes and trees at this location are part of an original hedgerow which existed prior to the development of residential housing in the area and are part of the natural heritage.  An inspection of the hedgerow was undertaken with a hedgerow conservation expert earlier this year and it is proposed to retain and manage the hedgerow in accordance with best practice. 

At the time of inspection there was no evidence of rats, however there was evidence of some fly tipping, primarily green waste.  This material was subsequently removed and the location is subject to cleanups as part of the regular maintenance works programme for the area.  Any measures that the local community can take to reduce the volume of litter arising in the first place will reduce any potential vermin issues.