COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

QUESTION NO. 17

QUESTION: Councillor Eoin Ó Broin

"Can an update be provided to members regarding the role of South Dublin County Council in ensuring that the stretch of the Grand Canal that passes through Clondalkin is safe for pedestrians and cyclists?"

REPLY:

The Grand Canal Greenway was a joint project between Waterways Ireland, South Dublin County Council, ESB, Dublin City Council and the NTA. The route links the City to the West of the County and with the installation of the “red bridge” provides a cycling/pedestrian route to Lucan. The primary responsibility for the physical maintenance of the route in South Dublin County rests with the Council. Parts of the infrastructure, particularly lighting and CCTV, have been subject to serious vandalism and are currently out of commission. Arrangements are being made to bring this infrastructure back into operation. Due to ongoing serious anti-social behaviour these works are not without difficulty. Despite increased specification there remains the potential that the new works may be the subject of further damage in the future. Liaison continues with the Gardai in this regard.

 In conjunction with the Gardai SDCC, the Council will continue to maintain the CCTV and lighting in operable condition to ensure that the Greenway remains a safe route to serve the public as outlined above.