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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

MOTION NO. 14

MOTION: Councillor D. O'Brien

"That the Chief Executive report on what work has been done in Glenaulin Park since the motion as outlined below was passed in may of last year."

("That this Committee requests that SDCC reinstae the park benches and repair the footpaths in Glanaulin Park in Palmerstown. There is only one bench left in the park at present")

REPORT:

Following the report on Motion 7 which was presented at the Lucan Area Committee Meeting in May 2015 an examination of the park was undertaken to see if any locations could be identified where seating could be provided. This examination was undertaken having regard to the experiences of how seating in the park has fared over the years. Regrettably it was not possible to identify any suitable locations in the park where seating could be provided. The remaining bench which is situated beside the fence at Glenaulin Green has also been subject to ongoing review. Recent reports have come to light that this bench has now become a congregational point for people engaged in anti-social behaviour. Should this problem persist it may be necessary to remove the bench.

The damage caused to footpaths primarily consisted of the remnants of burnt bins which had stuck to the surface. These are removed where they are encountered. A further examination of the paths will be undertaken this month and repair works organised where required.