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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

QUESTION NO. 5

QUESTION: Councillor M. Ward

"With regard to the issue of council properties being damage as a result of vehicle impact. An example in case, such as Garden walls being demolished due a road traffic incident.

Does the council have a policy to seek redress for damage from the drivers insurance or in the case of a uninsured driver from the motor insurance bureau of Ireland (MIBI)?

If not, can the council explain why such redress is not sought and if it is a case that they do, are the funds dedicated to the repair of the damage caused?"

REPLY:

If the wall in question is in private ownership, then the owner has to seek redress themselves. If the wall is enclosing a Council house then Housing Dept. would be the section to contact.

Roads Dept. seek redress for damaged road furniture, traffic lights etc. if the driver can be identified.