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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, February 22, 2021

QUESTION NO.8

QUESTION: Councillor K. Mahon

"Regarding the Members rep below: Management have agreed by e mail to prune and cut back trees as necessary. Residents are grateful for this commitment. Can the other issues raised in the Members rep be addressed? Would the area be suitable for pollination programme or some form of low maintenance planting? Please update. 

Query:1593537 Hi, Residents at Glenview Park Tallaght have contacted the Council regarding trees and overgrowth at the rear of the houses. Residents are requesting that trees are inspected and where necessary, cut back. I have included pictures of branches that have recently come off trees , hitting windows during recent high winds. The area to the rear of the houses is overgrown including ivy that is growing up and over walls at the rear of the houses. This attracts rats and several sightings have been reported. Residents have taken to cutting back ivy but it inevitably regrows and is not manageable for people. The area, along the rear of the houses is badly in need of tidying, It may benefit from some planting, even seed bombing and could provide a nice visual amenity in one of the green spaces in the estate. See attached images for explanation. Can the Council confirm that they have received and will respond to residents concerns? Can the Council update as to what actions they can take and what the timeframe is for any work?"

REPLY:

The area at Glenview Park will be examined following tree pruning works to determine the best option with regard to the aesthetic appearance and maintenance of the area. The options will be discussed with the residents before any further work is carried out. The area will be inspected for rodent activity and a specialist pest control contractor will be engaged if necessary.  Covid restrictions have impacted on maintenance work at the present time with staff concentrating on cleansing duties and essential work only at present.