COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

MOTION NO. 5

MOTION: Councillor Lyn Hagin Meade

To ask the Council to pilot a Breastfeeding bench beside one of the new playgrounds along the Dodder Greenway to facilitate those caring for feeding infants and playground attendees and to create a safe, comfortable and inclusive space to breast/bottle feed.

Breastfeeding Bench by Elvie - All boobs welcome here (campaignsoftheworld.com)

REPORT:

South Dublin County Council understands the importance of creating a safe, comfortable, and inclusive space for all park visitors and this includes breastfeeding mothers in our parks and open spaces.  The Council encourages all park visitors to respect the rights and needs of breastfeeding mothers.

There are currently multiple benches available for public use within the park and there is a number of benches that look onto each play space in Dodder Valley Park and this enables parents to sit and supervise their children when using the play equipment.  Any typical park bench can be used by breastfeeding mothers and these provide a safe and comfortable space for mothers to nurse their infants.  The Council is committed to providing additional park benches in Dodder Valley Park when required as part of the park management plan to promote an inclusive, welcoming family-friendly environment.