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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

QUESTION NO. 8

QUESTION: Councillor M. McDonagh

To ask the Manager for a report on efforts by South Dublin County Council to combat anti-social behaviour and to protect the listed structures at the following locations; Cuthbert's Abbey, St. Cuthbert's Park and the listed structures in Corkagh Park?

REPLY:

In an effort to prevent anti-social behaviour at St Cuthbert's Church, the Parks & Landscape Services Section erected a railing around the church in the 1990’s.  After a period, the existence of the railing actually resulted in an increase in anti-social activity.  Following representations from local residents and Councillors at the time it was subsequently removed.  The issue of vegetation in and around the church has also been examined on numerous occasions and pruning works have been undertaken in the past in an effort to improve the situation.  A further site inspection will be undertaken shortly to determine if any other works can be undertaken to help deter anti-social behaviour.  

With regard to the listed structures at Corkagh Park and more particularly at the Oilmills Complex, to deal with the anti-social behaviour additional signage has been erected on site and arrangements have been made for regular inspections of the complex by Parks Staff on a weekly basis.  In addition, a building conservation and structural engineering consultant has now inspected the site with a view to providing costings for the preparation of proposals for stabilising the more vulnerable buildings situated within the complex. Feedback is expected shortly on this.