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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

MOTION NO. 22

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That the Chief Executive puts in place meaningful measures, including physical barriers if necessary, to prevent dangerous parking in Ash Park and adjacent to the Lucan swimming pool site by users of Griffeen Valley Park and droppers to local schools opposite, a situation which has worsened considerably since the temporary closure of the leisure centre car park and includes the blocking of footpaths and cycleways beside this road and in Ash Park and obstructing visibility at junctions, all of which puts young children at special risk; to outline whether additional safe parking can be made available nearby; and if a statement can be made on the matter.

REPORT:

The school as part of its design has an extensive drop off facility within its own grounds. The school should ensure that this is available. Illegal and dangerous parking on the public road is an enforcement issue and should be brought to the attention on the Gardai.

Griffeen Park has a limited amount of parking available off Hayden's Lane. It is the responsibilities of sporting organisations who use the park to manage their own parking requirements and pitches are allocated on that basis. It is not possible for Roads Department to provide additional parking.