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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

QUESTION NO. 4

QUESTION: Councillor A.M. Dermody

"To ask the Manager to report back on the progress made by the Manager since receiving a request by certain Residents living in Dargle Wood whose houses front onto Knocklyon Road but whose rear gardens back on to the new Dargle Wood Park.  It appears that this request by Residents was submitted last year by one resident acting on behalf of all interested residents.

The Residents concerned are prepared to negotiate with the Council to acquire the lands which they in turn could be incorporate into their holdings.  The area in question is a disused box shaped space, which is off the main park and therefore the sale off of this land would not in any way diminish or take from the Park space. Since the park was opened up and completed Residents have concerns that this box shaped space could be an attractive space for teenagers to congregate which could in turn lead to an anti-social intrusion?"

REPLY:

The area referred to is part of the open space associated with the recently completed cycle and pedestrian path at Dargle Wood. It contains some attractive trees and shrubbery that adds to the attractiveness of the open space.  Consideration will be given to the request in the context of the usefulness of the site in terms of landscape and environment and the matter will be discussed with the Development Section of the Council. The Elected Members will be updated on matter.