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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 26, 2016

MOTION NO.18

MOTION: Councillor M. Duff

That this Council calls on the Chief Executive, in light of a recent near fatal incident, to carry out an urgent review of the Bye Laws regarding the illegal usage of Scramblers, Quads and other mechanically propelled bikes, in our Public Parks and Public Open Spaces, and to liaise with An Garda Siochana to develop a strategy of prevention and enforcement in an effort to eradicate this illegal activity across the County.

REPORT:

The use of Scrambers, Quads, and other mechanically propelled bikes in our Public Parks and Public Open Spaces is prohibited under the Parks Bye-Laws.  

Discussions have been ongoing with An Gardai Siochana in relation to this illegal activity.

The Gardai have most recently advised that while the SDCC Bye-Laws give Gardai the authority to seize vehicles, they make no reference to the issue of towing, storage and disposal of such seized vehicles.

Therefore the Crime Policy Office in Garda Headquarters has sought advice from the Attorney General in relation to the definition of ‘public place’ and whether or not Gardai can use Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 for public parks and open spaces.

That response is awaited and once received Gardai will revert to organise a meeting with the Council.