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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

QUESTION NO. 7

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"To ask the Chief Executive how he can protect St Joseph's graveyard from further damage and anti-social behaviour.  Clondalkin Tidy Towns are looking after this area but need South Dublin County Council support to secure the site. Will the Chief Executive work with Clondalkin Tidy Towns to find a solution for this ongoing issue?"

REPLY:

The issue of the security of the graveyard was previously examined and it should be noted that it is not possible to alter the height of the wall as this would result in a material change, would not be appropriate and would not be considered as conservation or repair works. Furthermore, given the presence of 2 existing opes in the boundary wall; raising the height of it would do little to restrict access to the graveyard. The existing fence serves to restrict access to the graveyard and measures have been taken in the past to restrict access under this fence.

Clondalkin Tidy Towns will be contacted in relation to this matter to see if any further works can be taken to enhance security.