COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor W. Carey

That this committee agrees that SDCC should consider installation of metal railings to separate the rear of Greenpark shops and the adjoining green (unfortunately some unscrupulous and lazy drivers have taken to driving across the green as a result of heavy traffic during school collection times).

REPORT:

The open space between Greenpark shops and Oak Way has been in situ for a long time and the issue of car driving across it is not something that has presented significant problems in the past. The area will be inspected during school collection times to determine the extent of the problem.  If the issue is limited to a small number of drivers, it may be possible to eliminate it by talking to the drivers.  It would be preferable to resolve the matter in this way rather than having to implement physical deterrents which would incur a cost.

In the event that physical deterrents are required this will have to be considered in the context of the 2025 budget process.