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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

QUESTION NO.4

QUESTION: Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh

To ask the manager to investigate the kissing gate between Collinstown Crescent and Palmerstown Woods, with a view to making this fully accessible for a wheelchair mobility scooter in order to accommodate local requirements.

REPLY:

The kissing gate between Collinstown Crescent and Palmerstown Woods has been examined for options to make it accessible for a wheelchair mobility scooter.  To facilitate access, it is necessary to increase the width of the entry and exit points and enlarge the turning area within the kissing gate frame.  The extent of the changes will reduce the effectiveness of the gate to restrict motorbike/scrambler access.  This is the reason that the gate was provided for in the first place.  Prior to proceeding with these works it would be beneficial to have a site meeting with the elected members to review the proposed changes and implications of same.  A meeting will be organised for April to this effect.