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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

MOTION NO.12

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle, Councillor V. Casserly

"That this Area Committee deplores the thuggery at Hermitage Park playspace which saw serious fire damage to rubber matting; and call on the Chief Executive to outline measures to improve the security , supervision and maintenance of the playspace over the coming Summer months."

REPORT:

"It is unfortunate that this incident took place but it should be regarded as an isolated one. The damaged area has been cleaned up.  Nevertheless the agreed removal of the rope swings has led to a reduction in loitering at this site.  It is intended to replace this item with new play features.

In relation to the secutiy, supervison and maintenance of the site this matter will be given attention by the Public Realm Operations Section to determine if any extra resources need to be deployed.  However, the reality is that a play space that is used intensively by local residents will always be the best security and supervision and it is a positive feature of the site that it is intensively used."