COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor Eoin Ó Broin

Cathaoirleach's Business

"This Area Committee acknowledges the ongoing issues on Knockmeenagh Lane with regard to (i) vehicles breaking the speed limit, (ii) vehicles travelling the wrong way down on a one-way road, and (iii) private developers seeking access to use the lane, and how these three issues have led to calls from residents in the area for the lane to be pedestrianised. To this end, this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to begin the process of public consultation under Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act (or other relevant legislation) on the issue of pedestrianisation of Knockmeenagh Lane between Consolidated Pumps/Newlands Grove and St. Brigid's Cottages."

REPORT:

South Dublin County Council have not carried out a speed survey in this area. However, we advertised the area for Ramps, which were approved at public consultation and these will be installed when Covid restriction are lifted. Ramps will generally encourage speed of less than 30 kph, the limit for the road.

Vehicles travelling the wrong way down the road is a matter for AGS. Please submit registration numbers and photographs when available.

Private developers are free to seek the most convenient access to a construction site and the application will be assessed on its appropriateness and rejected or conditioned accordingly.

The pedestrianisation of Knockmeenagh Lane should be considered under Section 45 (see below) of the Road Traffic (Traffic and parking) Regulations 1997 which applies Statutory Signs to the affected roads to which a restriction applies.

45. (1) A person shall not drive a vehicle into a road, a portion of a road or an area, at the entrance to which traffic sign number RUS 021 [Pedestrianised street or area] has been provided, during the period indicated on the information plate accompanying the said traffic sign.