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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor P. Foley

"That the walkways and pathways behind Kilvere, Butterfield Avenue, down to the Dodder are overgrown and in a state of disrepair.  It is a valuable resource as a lot of people use it.  Can the area be cleared in order for people to enjoy this amenity."

REPORT:

The area in question has been inspected recently and a number of issues identified which need to be addressed.  While the footpaths were found to be in good condition there is substantial encroachment of grass in some locations which needs to be addressed.  There is also a build up of dead vegetation and soil on footpaths in some locations which also need to be cleaned.  A number of trees close to the Dodder were found to be damaged and in need of either removal or pruning.  These issues will all be attended to in the coming weeks.