COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

South Dublin County Council Crest

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, January 22, 2018

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor L. Dunne

"To mark the Centenary of Women being granted the right to vote. This Area Committee celebrates and honours those women who fought long and hard through the women’s suffrage movement and recognises the role they played.

One of the most notable, being Hanna Sheehy Skeffington who fought tirelessly for justice and equality.

Therefore, in recognition of Hanna Sheehy Skeffington’s role in the struggle for voting rights for women in Ireland and with her being a significant historical individual, this Area Committee calls for the new housing estate at St Aidan’s to be named after her or in short “Sheehy Skeffington”. If passed this will go to the full Council meeting for discussion and for it to be decided upon."

REPORT:

"In accordance with the Council naming and number policy, operated by the Planning Department, the name chosen for new private developments must reflect the local and/or historical context of the area in which it is located.  This should be done in a manner that is not overly obscure or difficult to relate to.  This can be achieved by reference to local history; the townland, parish or other long-established name, past industry or employment in the area, local topography, or a well-known association of a significant historical individual, event or custom from the local area. The naming of social housing is however decided upon by the Housing Department.  Social Housing is excluded from this policy but consideration is given to this policy when deciding a name for these developments.  In June 2017 a review of historical maps was completed to identify the historical townland name at the St. Aidan's site in order to name this new social housing development.  The historical townland name of Cheeverstown is the location of the existing development. The new name of this development has been approved as Cheevers Meadow and has been confirmed by the Planning Department as of June 2017."