COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 09, 2013

QUESTION NO. 4

QUESTION: Councillor A.M. Dermody

"To ask the Manager if it is possible for the Manager to prepare a “Grass Works Programme” for the Rathfarnaham area, which would give some outline as to the grass cutting arrangements needed in the area from March to October?"

REPLY:

In 2013, the regular cutting of grass in parks and open spaces across the County (including the Rathfarnham area) will be dealt with as part of the overall maintenance of the Public Realm.  These works will be scheduled in detail by location and operation, using the Council's Schedule Management System, which will be available on line.  In general, the aim will be to achieve a three week frequency of grass cutting for major parklands and estate open space areas etc. which is considered acceptable and is an improved frequency on previous years for some areas. With regard to playing pitches, the Council will aim to cut these on a weekly basis throughout the summer months, subject to suitable ground conditions being available.  For margins along busy roads/dual carriageways and wildflower set aside areas in the major parks, it is proposed to cut these once/twice per year, as required.