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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, April 11, 2022

QUESTION NO. 21

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask the Chief Executive to explain the reason for the council charging €300 for a memorial tree and planting and to ask how that this is broken down and to include how the applications are assessed and what the criteria is ? 

REPLY: 

South Dublin County Council permits memorial trees within its parks in areas under the control and/or maintenance of the Council, subject to the availability of suitable locations and in line with the policy on Infrastructure Naming, provision of Memorials & Plaques. The location of the tree shall be at the discretion of South Dublin County Council. 

The Council will be responsible for the selection of tree species, planting and maintenance works required. In the case of a tree, no plaques/memorial plates or other features will be permitted.  A fee of €300 will be charged as a contribution to the cost of associated works (cost of tree €150-€200 and then labour, administration, and maintenance costs). The fee also covers the cost of a replacement tree should the tree be damaged in the event of vandalism or failure of a tree (within 18 months of planting). The Council will arrange on a one-off basis for a replacement.  The Council reserves the right to remove or relocate a tree at any time should it be considered necessary. Requests should be sent in writing to Environment, Water and Climate Change Dept, Administrative Officer, Public Realm Administration section.

All applications are accepted, the council determine the most suitable location and species of tree in consultation with the member of the public that has requested the planting of the tree.