COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

MOTION NO.13

MOTION: Councillor Peter Kavanagh

That this Area Committee calls for a report into the condition of animals in the former petting zoo at Corkagh Park and for an update as to what the plans are for the above area in the Corkagh Park Masterplan, to include timeframes and an outline of animal welfare standards."

REPORT:

The pet farm in Corkagh Park has not been accessible to the public in recent years. Initially it was closed to the public to facilitate works, with restricted access to one of the aviaries. However, as part of the feasibility study to look at the tourism potential of Corkagh Park the pet farm was not identified as one of the facilities to be retained. The pet farm has therefore been permanently closed.

The birds that were remaining in the pet farm have all been rehomed to the aviary in Marlay Park which is managed by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. The future use of the area occupied by the pet farm will be considered as part of the progression of the Corkagh Park Masterplan.