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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)

Monday, May 21, 2012

QUESTION NO.4

QUESTION: Councillor C. Bond

Could the Manager please outline the general envisaged frequency of grass cutting on open spaces in the Tallaght electoral Area?

REPLY:

The planned frequency of grass cutting in the Tallaght Electoral Area for 2012 during the grass cutting season is 15 working days.  While every effort is being made to achieve this frequency, it is important to note that cutting grass is dependant on a range of factors including other works on hand, staff resources available, weather conditions and machinery breakdowns, all of which can impact on the frequency. The recent spell of unseasonally wet weather is causing some disruption to grass cutting operations and is impacting on service and cutting intervals.

 Notwithstanding the above, every effort will be made to allocate the resources available on a prioritised basis to maximum effect, to ensure that the grass maintenance across the Tallaght Electoral Area is maintained to the highest possible standard.  In this regard, priority is being given to the maintenance of playing fields to ensure that they are available for play.