Reply - M4 “Liffey Valley Way”

COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 22, 2014

MOTION NO. 4

MOTION: Councillor Danny O'Brien

This Council welcomes the Government's announcement of proposals to create a “Liffey Valley Way” as outlined in the Media on May providing it is:

Advanced in an environmentally sensitive manner given the important landscapes built and natural heritage of the valley;
Performed in full compliance with the law;
Complemented with necessary enhanced protection for the valley.

We therefore call on Government to ensure proposals are developed with close formal consultation and input from all the Prescribed Bodies listed for consultation regarding development in the Special Amenity Area, and key stakeholders.

We also call on the Environmental SPC to also consult with theses bodies and other key stakeholders to take their concerns and input into account in developing the Council's perspective on these proposals

REPORT:

This Council would welcome any announcement of proposals to create a “Liffey Valley Way”. However as the specific works have not yet been identified or confirmed, and the funding which may be allocated under the government's next ‘stimulus package’ has not yet been announced, applied for or granted, it would be premature to engage in consultation with key stakeholders at this stage.

It would however be appropriate to initiate consideration of potential proposals at this stage by referring the matter to the next meeting of the Environment SPC when it is newly convened.