COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE
Monday, November 25, 2024
QUESTION NO.
QUESTION: Councillor T. Costello
"To ask the manager if a thorough inspection of the poddle running through Bancroft Park be carried out to establish the source of the issues with pollution - I got a report that there is a smell from the water that is quite toxic?"
REPLY:
On 8th November, South Dublin County Council Water Pollution section was made aware of a possible pollution incident on the River Poddle in Bancroft Park. At the time of the report a site inspection carried out and evidence of pollution in the water was found. Following discussions with Inland Fisheries Ireland, and as a precautionary measure, pollution control pads and booms were put in place to limit potential environmental impact.
Further investigation of the area, and the wider surface water drainage networks that feeds into the River Poddle at Bancroft Park, has taken place. From the investigation, this pollution occurrence is not related to recent previous issues, which have been identified and measures put in place to prevent further occurrence. Since notification of the original pollution incident, the area has been monitored closely and no further issue of pollution has been evident or reported. SDCC will continue to monitor the area and ask the public to notify the council immediately in the event of similar pollution recurrence.