COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

MOTION NO. 2

MOTION: Councillor Yvonne Collins

That this Council considers installing more bins at Tymon Park, particularly near the football pitches

REPORT:

There are 28 litter bins strategically located along the main routes of the park which are adjacent to many of the playing pitches, in addition to this there are a number of bins located within the park’s playgrounds. The park bins are inspected and emptied on a daily basis to ensure they do not become overfull or spill back out onto the pathways. A litter pick is undertaken daily by park staff.

Condition 20 of the South Dublin County Council's Allocation of Pitch/Sporting Facilities policy requires clubs to ensure that their pitches/sporting facilities are kept clean from litter after each game, including litter created by visiting teams and supporters. In line with this clubs must submit a Litter Management Plan and ensure that all litter is collected from the pitch and surrounding areas. Failure to comply with this condition may result in fines and withdrawal of facility use. Clubs are reminded of their responsibility to clear up any litter left on pitches after each game via weekly email and SMS messages.

The Council is committed to replacing and providing additional litterbins in the park when required as part of the park management plan.