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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

MOTION NO.18

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

"That the Chief Executive reports on the Hermitage Park play space vandalism in terms of future plans for this area and others that are prone to anti-social behaviour; to outline what actions had already taken place on foot of discussions with local residents and reps; to outline what further discussions are planned; to outline what facilities for older children and teenagers can be looked at separately; and make a statement on the matter."

REPORT:

"The Five Year Play Space programme was agreed by the Elected Members in 2013.  To date the Council has constructed 12 new play spaces and the feedback has been mostly positive, including for the facility at Hermitage Park. This unfortunate incident damaged a small area of the play space and should be regarded as an isolated incident rather than part of a pattern of anti-social behaviour. Some residents did contact the Council following this incident but were positive about the facility and they also regarded it as an isolated one.

The discussions with local residents prior to this incident led to the removal of the rope swings and which has led to a reduction in loitering at the site.

In relation to facilities for teenagers in this area: the Council is open to having a discussion on this topic and which in reality is one that has to be considered."