COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, September 24, 2018

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Tallaght Area Committee welcomes the granting of Green Flag Status for Sean Walsh Park and, noting that this proposal had the support of all Tallaght Councillors, applauds the efforts of Council Management and staff in pursuing the matter and acknowledges the work of the Litter Mugs group recognised in the announcement by the Council and now asks for confirmation of plans to mark the new status of Sean Walsh Park and will the Chief Executive now make a statement."

REPORT:

"The Green Flag award for Sean Walsh Park recognises that the park has reached the benchmark standard for a well-managed park. The benefits of the Green Flag standard will encourage greater use of the park and provide areas for individuals and communities to participate in a healthy and active lifestyle. The Green flag also encourages greater community involvement in the management and development of the park.

The Council wishes to acknowledge the contribution of the staff of Sean Walsh Park in the achievement of this award. The Litter Mugs played an important role in the Green Flag preparations and achievement. They are an active community group involved in all aspects of the park from being daily users of the park to arranging clean-ups, taking care of wildlife, planting etc.

The Council plan to raise the Green Flag in the Park on Thursday 4^th October –Tree Day - with the launch of a Tree trail in conjunction Tallaght Love Outdoors. This project funded by Local Agenda 21 was a collaboration between Tallaght Love Outdoors, IT Tallaght, schools in the areas and the Council."