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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, May 10, 2021

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor E. O'Brien

Noting the imminent easing of Covid 19 restrictions around the Country, that this County Council agrees to create "social distancing pods" in our County's parks and elsewhere as well as looking at other innovative ways that this Council can create a safe environment for citizens to enjoy the County during the summer months

REPORT:

The Public Realm Section is examining measures that can be implemented in parks and open spaces to encourage park users to operate within social distancing pods and these measures for the most part involve the marking out of circles or other shapes in a temporary manner on the ground.  This type of system will be trialled on an area within Corkagh Park to establish if it works and if any issues arise with regard to it's implementation.  The markings will be temporary in nature which means that they may need to be renewed from time to time. It may also be necessary to erect signage to inform park users with regard to the system.  If proving successful it could be rolled out to other parks.