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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

QUESTION NO. 21

QUESTION: Councillor V. Casserly

"To ask the Chief Executive to put measurements in place for persistent nuisance parking, in particular surrounding school times, in Canonbrook Estate, Lucan, Co.Dublin and to work with affected residents to resolve ongoing issues regarding this matter?"

REPLY:

Inspection have been carried out at the entrance to St. Thomas's and St. Anne's National School on Canonbrook Avenue during school time. The inspection revealed that the following measures are in place:-

Entering Canonbrook Ave left hand side:

a)Double yellow lines start at corner with Esker Drive and merge with school keep clear zig-zag markings at school entrance which in turn merge with double yellow lines that go beyond the junction on the right hand side.

Entering Canonbrook Ave right hand side:

b)Double yellow lines from corner as far as 1st ramp. Then a gap followed by school keep clear zig-zag markings opposite school entrance which in turn merge with double yellow lines that go beyond the junction on the right hand side.

c)3 ramps in vicinity of school.

d)Pedestrian guard rails in front of and opposite school entrance.

The inspection also revealed that some motorists were parking on the school keep clear markings, which is an offence under the Traffic and Parking Regulations.

Arising from this inspection the following additional measures have been provided:

  1. School warden yellow box to highlight area patrolled by the school warden 
  2. School children crossing signs on Esker Drive on both approaches to Canonbrook Avenue with direction arrows pointing into Canonbrook Avenue.

The Gardai in Lucan Garda Station have been notified of motorists parking on the School Keep clear markings and double yellow lines. It is understood that the Gardai have visited this location and will continue to monitor the parking of vehicles in the vicinity of the school.

The Council also provides two school wardens, one at Newcastle road and one in Canonbrook estate.