COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, November 13, 2023

MOTION NO. 4

MOTION: Councillor M. Duff

That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to initiate a Campaign, highlighting the "Scramblers and Quads, Know The Info" and the "Do It Right" campaign, and to work with all schools, Community Centres and Community & Voluntary Projects in our County to raise awareness.

REPORT:

The Council website has a dedicated page to  Scramblers and Quads - Know The Info - SDCC and a leaflet produced in conjunction with An Garda Síochána and Motor Cycle Ireland. The Communications Office have been requested to promote the "Do It Right" campaign across the Council's news and social media platforms. 

The Council works closely with An Garda Síochána in relation to scrambler and quad bikes in the area and will engage with community centres and community/voluntary projects to raise awareness. It is important to ensure that both parents and young people understand the legal and safety needs before and during the use of these vehicles and that the misuse of these vehicles can lead to fatalities and serious injuries. In addition, the Gardaí run a schools programme specific to this area.