COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

MOTION NO. 10

MOTION: Councillor Derren Ó Brádaigh

That this committee agrees to designate the natural meadow area directly in front of the car park in Waterstown Park for the purpose of a 'Habitat Rehabilitation Project for Ground Nesting Birds'including species such as Larks, Meadow Pipits and Snipe. This would envisage construction of appropriate fencing of approximately 460mtrs amongst some other smaller specific requirements. (2 x attachments)

REPORT:

The request to enclose a designated area in Waterstown Park will be examined.  Birdwatch Ireland will be contacted in relation to the merits of the proposal to see if it is achievable and what measures need to be put in place to make it happen.  Should it be feasible members of the public will be excluded from a section of the park. The type of fence would need to be robust enough to provide protection within a public park.  The delivery of such a project will be subject to the availability of a source of funding.