COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

MOTION NO.  10

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to present a report on Mount St. Joseph Graveyard and how this can be preserved for the future and protected against destructive anti-social behaviour.

REPORT:

It is often found that passive supervision has a role to play in the security of sites such as Mt St Joseph Church and graveyard. One way to increase this is to remove obstacles which hinder the visibility of the site. The tree on the right side of the entrance to Monastery Heath has been identified as a significant obstacle and it is proposed to remove it to enhance visibility from Monastery Road. A review of trees growing on the periphery of the site will also be carried out to see if further crown raising or selective thinning can be undertaken to increase visibility. A section of open space boundary hedge approximately 10m long which screens the church from Monastery Road will be examined and considered for removal.

While the church and graveyard are surrounded by a 1.4-meter-high railing and a 1.6 meter high double leaf gate the locking device on the interior gate requires upgrading. This will be undertaken in Q1.

These actions together with ongoing maintenance should help preserve and protect the site.