COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

MOTION NO. 16

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

'' That this committee ask SDCC to enforce the ''dog on a lead'' rule in Corkagh and other parks outside of the provided dog runs. We ask that SDCC use social media , press release and any other means to enforce this , we also ask for additional signage (To include Park rangers contact) as needed to highlight this to Park users ''

REPORT:

The Council's Parks and Open Spaces ByeLaws provide as follows in relation to animals:

Animals:- 

4.1       Dogs:-  

4.1.1    No person: 

  1. a) Shall take into or allow to remain in a Park any dog unless it is under effective control on a leash other than in areas designated (dog runs) or at times specified by the County Council. 
  2. b) In charge of a dog in a Park shall engage it in coursing or permit it to be engaged in coursing in a Park. 

4.1.2    Persons in charge of a dog in a park shall 

  1. a) Take reasonable care to prevent it from causing annoyance to any person using the Park or worrying, chasing, injuring or disturbing any animals, birds or other creatures in the Park. 
  2. b) Be liable for any damage or injury which may be caused by the dog. 
  3. c) Remove it from the Park if so directed by an Employee of the Council or an Authorised Person.

To ensure that our parks and open spaces as provided as public amenities are used by members of the public to the maximum extent in safety and comfort, we will activate a promotion campaign as outlined in the sentiments of the motion.