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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, December 11, 2023

QUESTION NO. 7

QUESTION: Councillor L. Guéret

To ask the Chief Executive if there are any plans to erect a Living Wall at the County Hall Tallaght, or another Public Building in The County.

REPLY:

This is something that the Corporate and Facilities Management team is looking at to support the climate action agenda. The Council previously examined the provision of a Living Wall at County Hall however there is no suitable external wall and the main atrium concourse is not suitable due to very high maintenance required because of the glass roof, resulting in extreme heat and very strong sunlight. Living walls with live plants need constant care in pruning, watering and regular repotting to replace failing plants resulting in high monthly maintenance costs. There are a limited number of other suitable public buildings in the county that the council are considering to determine feasibility, potential benefits and costs in provided and maintaining.