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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

MOTION NO. 5

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

"That this Area Committee requests the Manager to present a report on discussions with Ballyowen Celtic FC relating to proposals relocate containers in Griffeen Valley Park; and further calls on the Manager to carry out thinning and removal of undergrowth to improve passive surveillance of this area, as supported by Lucan Garda Station."

REPORT:

A meeting was recently held on site with representatives of Ballyowen Celtic to review the matter. A number of locations were reviewed and discussed. Each of the locations presents difficulties and it was clear that there is no immediately suitable alternative location. As a result, it was agreed to consider all of the options further. This includes the option of leaving the containers in the existing location and improving security. A further meeting will be held with the club in the coming weeks to agree the most suitable option and agree a plan of action to implement the preferred solution. 

The content of the letter from Lucan Garda Station dated 4th March 2014 has been noted. While the Council is agreeable to carrying out works which would improve supervision and policing of the area, it should be noted that the works suggested by the Gardaí are covered by the provisions of Section 40 of the Wildlife Act 1976 which restricts any such works between 1st March and 31st August. 

Griffeen Valley Park is included in the 2014 Tree Works programme and the area will be addressed when the second part of the programme is carried out later this year.