COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

QUESTION NO. 1

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask the Chief Executive when will SDCC resume the thinning of the trees on the Camac river banks in Clondalkin Park which commenced last season and can this work be continued on the river banks on Watery Lane from Riversdale Estate to Mayfield Bridge?

REPLY:     

The Public Realm Section carried out pruning works along a 260 metre stretch of the River Camac in Clondalkin Park in 2020.  The work was to help reduce the 'tunnelling effect' that the vegetation was having on the river at the time.  The works carried out were in line with guidance provided by Inland Fisheries to ensure the benefit to aquatic life.  In relation to continuation of similar works in the area between Riversdale Estate to Mayfield Bridge, South Dublin County Council will arrange an inspection with Inland Fisheries in order to seek their advice.