COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Monday, May 16, 2016

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor R. McMahon

To remove the objective from the plan under Table 6.6 Medium to Long term Objectives the reference to a new bridge from Firhouse to N81 due to its' unsuitability for many reasons at this location.

REPORT:

The position of the Executive in relation to the proposed Firhouse - N81 and Oldcourt - Oldbawn bridges has been outlined in previous reports to Council.

In summary these bridges are recommended to:

• relieve local traffic congestion in order to enhance public transport services throughout areas to the south of Tallaght;

and

• relieve the additional pressures that will be placed on the local road network through the development of lands within the Ballycullen-Oldcourt Local Area Plan.

The removal of these bridges from the Plan will inhibit the ability of Council and other service providers (such as the National Transport Authority, whom have included both bridges within the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2016-2035) to manage traffic congestion in the area and provide viable alternatives to private vehicle usage.

The Chief Executive’s Report recommends that the County Development Plan be made with the proposed Material Alteration as displayed subject to modification to reinsert details of the Firhouse-N81 Bridge and the Oldcourt-Oldbawn Bridge (including proposal, description and route) into Table 6.6 Medium to Long Term Road Objectives.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is not adopted.