COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor Derren Ó Brádaigh

That the manager investigates the kissing gate between Collinstown Crescent and Palmerstown Woods, with a view to making this fully accesible for a wheelchair mobility scooter in order to accomodate local requirements in this regard.

REPORT:

The kissing gate which was installed at between Collinstown Crescent and Palmerstown Woods was designed to provide universal access for pedestrians, wheelchairs and prams. The opening of the gate takes cognisance of wheelchair access requirements and is constructed in a manner that facilitates it while restricting access for motorbikes, quads and horses.

Mobility scooters are generally larger than wheelchairs and to facilitate access it would be necessary to modify the kissing gate so that the vehicle can fit through. If details of the local requirement are provided, contact will be made with the individual concerned so that the gate can be modified to meet the needs.