COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, February 26, 2024

QUESTION NO. 6

QUESTION: Councillor K. Mahon

"That Management report to the Tallaght ACM on talks with St Kevin's/ Killian's GAA Club and outline the next steps and timelines for any agreed actions?"

REPLY:

A meeting was held with the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of St Kevin's Killian's GAA Club and the management of Public Realm section. The club members outlined a number of areas for discussion which included drainage issues, fertilisation and planting of trees. Public Realm staff are exploring further drainage solutions and fertilising practises. These works will be considered pending budget. Public Realm staff had arranged to meet with club members to walk the Ballymount pitch to review the reinstatement date for pitch. This has already taken place since our meeting.  Public Realm staff are also exploring linear tree options at both Kilnamanagh and Ballymount as discussed at the meeting.

In relation to the club facilities, South Dublin County Council through the Sports Pavilions programme, provides for changing rooms within parks to serve a number of sports pitches and a number of locations have been agreed by the council throughout the county. SDCC are now reviewing the pavilion build proposals to achieve better value for money and ensure progression of pavilion delivery. This review is considering additional locations, as it is several years since the programme was developed. Kilnamanagh open space will be considered as part of that process. The review will be presented to the council once complete.