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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

MOTION NO. 20

MOTION: Councillor M. Johansson

That the Chief Executive provide enhanced protection for wildlife in Waterstown Park, including fencing around frog spawn and educational material (plaques/noticeboards) to inform the public of the need to protect wildlife in the park.

REPORT:

Signage has been provided on the main noticeboard adjacent to the car park which provides information on wildlife in the park.

Frog spawn can be found in some of the wetland areas within the park. Generally, these locations are off the beaten track and as such are protected by their isolated location. There are no proposals to erect fencing as this would only highlight the presence of frog spawn and is considered to be counterproductive.