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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

QUESTION NO. 1

QUESTION: Councillor B. Bonner

To ask the Chief Executive what are the plans for the land between the Boot Road and the Green Isle hotel, between the N7 and Green Isle Road?  Could a comprehensive report be presented on this area please.  It is in a terrible condition and is being constantly used by dumpers.  The once picturesque white fence is now broken and the beautiful cherry trees are badly in need of attention. Before the start of the current works this area presented a very pleasing entrance to Clondalkin village.   While it is appreciated that the NRA has responsibility to finish off this area, it is vital that SDCC has a comprehensive vision of how this area should be presented.  It is an important gateway to Clondalkin.  It will also presumably house the reinstated Veronica Guerin monument.  For these reasons, urgent consideration needs to be given  to how this area will be landscaped and finished. 

REPLY:

It is intended to replace the Veronica Guerin memorial as part of the Newland Cross scheme. The matter of improvement or upgrade of the open space is a matter for the Public Realm division of the Environment department.  It will be brought to their attention.