COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

QUESTION NO.10

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask the Chief Executive to outline the work carried out on Fairview Oilmill in removing ivy and was it removed using best practice as not to dislodge the stonework ? Can all the trees growing within the fence around the building be looked at to ensure they are not damaging the remaining structure? Also, when will this work recommence on this important building as listed in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage?

REPLY:

Pruning works were carried out to ivy growing on a section of wall at the Oil Mills in February 2023.  The ivy was cut at the base and left in situ to die back naturally.  This is the recognised best practice to remove ivy in these situations as it ensures that the stonework is not damaged by physical removal.  The trees growing within the curtilage of the Oil Mill will be assessed in Q4 to ensure they are not damaging the structure.   An assessment of the pruning work carried out to the ivy in February will also be undertaken with a view to identifying further areas where ivy can be cut back safely.