COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

The request to install a speed indicator along Esker road, has been submitted a number of times. The issue identified earlier on was in regards to cars exiting the estate (Finnstown Abbey) whereby there was and still is a blind spot to the right. It's since been highlighted to me that cars are not slowing down/stopping at the pedestrian lights. Could the Chief Executive revisit this location and examine what measures are available to address this problem.

REPORT:

 The Esker Road is not suitable for a speed display sign due to the extensive number of mature trees. As regards a blind spot to the right when exiting Finnstown Abbey, an improvement of sight lines will involve the removal of several mature trees.  It is the Traffic sections view that drivers can see behind the trees as they approach the junction and they can see in front of the trees as they reach the carriageway edge. The sight line is not totally clear of obstructions. Tree trunks interrupt the view.  Several mature trees will need to be removed to ensure a totally clear view.

Traffic breaking red lights should be reported an An Garda Siochana. We will raise this issue with the Gardai at the next TMM meeting.  Any instances of traffic breaking red lights should be reported an An Garda Siochana.  This is a traffic offence and its enforcement is an Garda Síochána matter.