COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, February 23, 2015

QUESTION NO.3

QUESTION: Councillor B. Ferron

"Despite the Councils best effort  there remains ongoing graffiti at the Charlie O Toole bridge- to ask the Chief Executive OFficer to consider erecting a brick façade on the side of the bridge that faces into homes? It is proven that a brick/uneven façade deters graffiti as smooth facades attract it?"

REPLY:

The Council's Public Realm Section does not propose to construct a brick facade to the abutments of the Charlie O'Toole bridge as it is felt that this would detract from the appearance of the structure as it is, it is unlikely to deter the graffiti artists and it would prove much more difficult to clean than a smooth concrete finish if the graffiti were to re-occur.  The Council will however examine alternative treatment methods which will may deter the graffiti artists and counteract the graffiti problem at this location.