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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, June 25, 2018

QUESTION NO. 8

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm actions he is taking to deal with the serious concerns of residents of Bancroft Estate in respect of the operation of Scramblers and Quads in the 30 acres Park off Greenhills Road. Will he appreciate the serious concerns of the local community in respect of the matter and will he make a statement?"

REPLY:

"A meeting took place in recent weeks in Bancroft Park between Council staff and a representative of the Bancroft Residents Association.  The various locations where scramblers and quad bikes are gaining access to the park were examined and possible solutions discussed.  A deputations meeting has since taken place with the Bancroft Residents Association at which they were informed that the Council intended proceeding to implement the solutions which had been discussed on site.  These include raising of the height of railings at a number of entrance locations including Castle Park/Bancroft Close and at Tymon North Park as well as the installation of railings at the Westpark gym interface to control access.  The residents and the Council have also been in contact with the Garda Superintendent in Tallaght about the ongoing problems and an improvement in garda patrols in the park has improved the situation in recent weeks."