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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, May 22, 2017

MOTION NO. 16

MOTION: Councillor D. Richardson

"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive to report on current parking issues around St. Martin's school Aylesbury, residents are blocked in on a daily basis with the parking problems when children are getting dropped off and collected from school. Parking around most of our schools in the Tallaght area causes problems for residents living in the surrounding area. A review of parking layout at all schools needs to be carried out."

REPORT:

"It is accepted that problems in relation to parking have occurred at a number of schools in the Tallaght area. SDCC Traffic Section is proactive in dealing with the problems. If new schools are being provided parking issues can be dealt with at planning stage. In older established schools resolving the issues can be more difficult.

A major part of any strategy is to try and increase the numbers of students walking to school. This can involve a walkability audit with involvement from the Council's Road Safety Officer.

Action to alleviate the problems has been taken in many instances. Measures undertaken include parking restrictions (signage plus road markings), provision of set down areas, provision of additional roadside parking. These measures depend on the location, road width, space available etc.

In relation to St Martin de Porres NS recent inspections indicate that the problems complained of are not major. Parking at school times was confined to Heatherview Lawn at the front and side of the school. There was no evidence of entrances being blocked. Some time ago a meeting was held with the school management and it was decided that a "KEEP CLEAR" box would improve the situation. This has been provided. Additional parking space/set down area cannot be provided due to insufficient road width. 

The situation will be kept under review."