COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

MOTION NO. 11

MOTION: Councillor D. O'Donovan

"That the Chief Executive ensures that the tree debris is removed from the Rathfarnham Graveyard and the ground is repaired on the Dodder View Road after trees were removed from there. The Tidy Towns Committee does invaluable work in the area and it is very frustrating for them to have their hard work destroyed by SDCC agents.  It would be beneficial for the entire community if local interest groups were consulted when such works are due to be carried out in their area.  SDCC should be working to support community groups."

REPORT:

The works carried at Rathfarnham graveyard and on the open space to the rear of Brookvale estate facing Dodder Park Road were both essential tree maintenance works.

The trees removed at the rear of Brookvale were listed for removal following inspection. The removal of the trees required the presence of heavy machinery on site which caused the disturbance of the grass. This area will be reinstated as soon as weather and ground conditions are favourable.

The removal of trees in Rathfarnham graveyard took place following a request from a representative of Rathfarnham Tidy Towns. The felling of the trees was the main part of the work and the removal of remaining branches and tree debris will be scheduled.

It is the Council’s policy to work closely with local groups especially Tidy Towns groups.