COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/FONTHILL AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

MOTION NO.

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

To ask the Chief Executive to revisit the report on noise barriers/boundary along the N4, previous question in 2019 (see item 64556) responded with a review due in 2023. Since Covid happened we have seen a massive reduction in traffic along the N4 and the difference in noise during the lockdown has been notice by those living along the N4. For example being able to sit in their gardens have conversations without having to raise voices, keep their windows opened at all times. While this may seem like a small act it has shown us how the reduction in traffic/noise has been a positive effect on peoples lives. There are residents living along the N4 including Hillcrest Estate, Vesey Park, Beech Park and Ardeevin. This committee seeks to have this newly identified impact further investigated with a view to revisiting plans sooner than 2023.

COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/FONTHILL AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

QUESTION NO.  6

QUESTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on noise barriers / boundary along the N4, what type of barriers were placed along both sides of the N4 in its first design/upgrade, when they were installed and to include what traffic volume the noise barriers were designed for (appx 20 years+) and compare it to todays volume of traffic using the N4. If the Chief Executive could comment on whether it supports introducing updated more effective noise barriers should studies/findings confirm if new ones are required.

 

REPORT:

The N4 including the noise barriers erected along it are in the charge of TII. Your request will be forwarded to TII for  a response.