COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, March 24, 2025

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor L. Dunne

"This Area Committee notes the increase in antisocial behaviour in Carrigmore Park, prompting increased Garda patrols. However, many residents remain fearful of walking in the park due to inadequate lighting. Therefore, we call on the Manager to install public lighting to improve safety and enhance community use of the park?"

REPORT:

Following extensive public consultation, the Council approved the Part 8 masterplan for the Carrigmore Park upgrade. As part of this, a number of recreational elements have already been completed, including the teen space and playground upgrade. The increased use of the park and its facilities has naturally led to greater passive supervision, which plays a key role in discouraging antisocial behaviour.

South Dublin County Council's parks and playgrounds close to the public at dusk, with seasonal closing times ranging from 9pm in summer to 5pm in winter. In general, public lighting is only provided in parks where there are essential pedestrian links between residential areas, ensuring safe connectivity while not encouraging general nighttime use of park spaces.

Providing extensive lighting within parks could unintentionally attract antisocial behaviour, create safety risks by drawing people into unmonitored areas after dark, and impact the park’s ecology. There is a 100m key pedestrian link from Carrigmore Green and Verschoyle Green which is currently lit. No additional lighting is required within the park, as the existing street lighting provide sufficient illumination for pedestrian movement.

Concerns regarding antisocial behaviour in Carrigmore Park have been raised with An Garda Síochána, who have committed to increased patrols to monitor the situation and take appropriate action as needed