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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, March 10, 2025

QUESTION NO. 19

QUESTION: Councillor E. Ó Broin

To ask the Chief Executive if snowdrop (Galanthus) spring flowers are planted around the county in the same way as daffodils are?

REPLY:

South Dublin County Council has carried out pollinator planting schemes at numerous locations in recent years and these have included both the planting of wildflower bulbs as well as the sowing of wildflower seeds.  The bulb and seed mix used in the past has included crocus, camassia, tulips and muscari as well as numerous types of daffodil.  While snowdrops have not been planted in the past they can be considered for inclusion in any mix to be used in the future as they have beneficial biodiversity qualities.