COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

MOTION NO.1

MOTION: Councillor William Joseph Carey

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Area Committee agrees, that in conjunction with the development of the "Canal Extension Site" adjacent to Ashwood that SDCC should provide a proper boundary treatment along Bawnogue Rd aimed at preventing intrusion by illegal motorbike use through the Ashwood Estate.

REPORT:

While the Public Realm Section provide boundary treatment to parks and open space this is generally limited to Regional Park and Neighbourhood Parks.   The provision of boundary treatment along roadside grass margins such as the one in question is not something that is provided to address the issue of motorbikes.  It is the experience of the Public Realm Section that such structures can give rise to loitering, become targets for anti-social behaviour and vandalism, and restrict universal access for residents.  

The issue of scramblers and irresponsible motor cyclists traversing this area should be brought to the attention of the Gardaí who have the powers to enforce the law regarding these matters.  The Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Quadbikes and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2021 which is currently before the Dáil will provide additional legislation which would be more appropriate in this instance.