COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

QUESTION NO. 14

QUESTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

"To ask the Manager for a report on the process involved when utility companies such as the ESB plan to undertake work in an area. What obligation is on them to inform local residents who may find severe delays in getting to school, work etc when they unexpectedly find their passage severely blocked by vehicles, machinery and workers that obviously was not of an emergency nature. What role does the Council have and does such information go up on the Council Web Site?"

REPLY:

When utility companies such as the ESB wish to work on roads or footpaths in SDCC, they apply for a licence through Roadmap system.  Any works that may affect traffic is conditioned by the Traffic Section and times of work are also agreed.  Any information to residents is the responsibility of the utility company.  The utility works do not appear on the SDCC website as the timing of the works is the responsibility of the utility company.