COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE/FIRHOUSE/BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor Alan Edge

While commending the sterling work of the Council in ensuring the success of the lockdown, that this Committee requests that the feasibility of limited access to Friarstown allotments under the food exemption be explored, perhaps using a rota system administered by plot-holders, given the key function of allotments in terms of mental health. 

REPORT:

The decision to close allotments was made following the Taoiseach’s announcement on March 27^th.

Following enquiries from allotments users, clarification was sought and the Government & Public Health Advice was that there is no exemption for allotments.

In the Taoiseach's announcement on Friday 1st May, an easing of the restrictions was announced which included "A phased return of outdoor workers (for example: construction workers, gardeners, including people working on allotments" from 18th May.

SDCC intends to arrange for the re-opening of the allotments in complaince with this Government decision from 18th May, social distancing requirements will continue to apply.