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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

QUESTION NO. 4

QUESTION: Councillor S. O'Hara

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the dog park for Rathcoole.

REPLY:

The preferred Land-Use and Movement Concept for the area incorporating the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 was presented to Council at the May 2023 Council Meeting.  The Housing Department is now progressing a design with a view to a future planning proposal.  The preferred Land-Use and Movement Concept includes access from Mullaly’s Lane.  The car parking arrangements for the residential, playing fields and the existing park require consideration through the progression of the concept to a planning proposal.

The Public Realm Section has contacted the Architects Department for a further update, they have indicated that the design process is about to begin.  The preferred Land Use and Movement Concept indicates proposals for 1 junior & 2 senior GAA pitches with a pavilion (with toilets) and associated car parking in the extended park area.  Public Realm will also ensure the proposed Dog Run is considered in tandem with these proposals and does not conflict with same; though that proposal will be progressed separately by Public Realm.