COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, February 04, 2016

MOTION NO. 166

MOTION: Councillor P. Donovan

That SDCC through ongoing engagement with our neighbouring Local Authorities in Dublin City and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown on the Dodder Greenway Project will drive the establishment of a Single River Authority for the Dodder.

REPORT:

Response:

The Chief Executive notes the content of the motion. The Dodder Greenway is an ongoing project to provide a pedestrian and cycle link from the City Centre to the Mountains. The project is at preliminary design stage and is being prepared in partnership by SDCC, DCC and DLRCOCO. The establishment of a River Authority is not required for the delivery of the Greenway.

In terms of flood risk, the Office of Public Works (OPW) is the lead agency for flood risk management in Ireland. There is no legislative status for a River Authority in Ireland and the establishment of same is outside the remit of the County Development Plan. It is not recommended to be included in the Draft Plan.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is not adopted.