COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

QUESTION NO. 6

QUESTION: Councillor William Joseph Carey

"To ask the Chief Executive to produce a report for the discussion of the feasibility of the Council providing an addition dog run, specifically for small breed dogs within the confines of Corkagh Park?"

REPLY:

The dog run which has been provided in Corkagh Park is approximately 4,000 square meters in size and measures approximately 50m x 80m. The dog run has been on site since 2013 and is a well-used facility which is frequented by a wide variety of dog breeds, both large and small. It provides an ideal opportunity for dogs to socialise off leash and for dog owners to meet.

The dog run operates an open access policy without a staff presence. It is a self-regulating facility whereby the onus to respect other users and their dogs lies with the individuals that visit it. Signage is on display at the entrance setting out the rules and conditions of the use of the facility. Dog owners are responsible for their dogs while using the facility and they should be under effectual control at all times. The size of dog does not necessarily determine the behaviour of dogs, this is a matter for the dog owner or person in charge of the dog.

SDCC does not intend to provide a separate dog run for smaller dogs. The existing dog run is adequate for the purpose that it was provided for.