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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

QUESTION NO.1

QUESTION: Councillor D. McManus

To ask the Chief Executive about recent tree cutting on open green space between Stonepark/Aranleigh estates backing onto Loreto Avenue (DLRCC), that this ACM requested large trees be dealt with, however recent works included clearing back all bushes and brambles leaving the area very exposed, the rationale for such additional clearance work and if a statement may be available?

REPLY:

As stated here a commitment was given at the October 2023 ACM to prune back the growth overhanging the rear gardens of Loreto Abbey from Stonepark and Aranleigh Estates.  The existing undergrowth was found to be blocking access and was preventing the maintenance crew from getting access to the trees. This access was vital to allow crews conduct appropriate works along this boundary and alleviate the issues being experienced. Leaving this growth in place would have prevented works from being fully completed and therefore in order to comply with the commitment given it was necessary for it to be removed.  This growth will now be allowed to regenerate over time.