COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

MOTION NO. 9

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That this committee calls on the Chief executive to investigate what can be done about installing public lighting near boomer's pub at the footpath that goes from the bus stop down to Woodford and also the footpath that leads from Knockmitten community centre down to Monastery through Knockmitten park- both have been raised as safety issues by local Residents.

REPORT:

Lighting in parks and open spaces has only been provided where there are short links between residential areas.  It is not considered safe to provide lighting in large parks or open space since persons could find themselves in a secluded area and vulnerable to anti-social elements who would be attracted by the public lighting.  Parks and open spaces should therefore not be used during darkness when alternative lit routes are available along public roads which are passively supervised by passing traffic.  There are no proposals to install lighting at the locations in question.