COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, April 28, 2025

MOTION NO. 2

MOTION: Councillor M. Duff

"That this Area Committee calls on the Manager to add a new children's Playspace for Castle Lawns/Balrothery on the New Playgrounds list, for location on the site where the old playground was located, on the open space between Castle Lawns and Balrothery?"

REPORT:

South Dublin County Council had a very successful Playground Construction Programme from 2014 to 2020 where around 40 new playspaces were built around the County. That programme has finished, and there is no funding currently allocated to construct additional new play areas. The Council are, however, currently writing a new Play Policy for the County. As part of that the current play provision will be analysed and allow identification of areas where there is a deficit of provision. The Policy will ensure future playground provision is targetted in areas where there is a need and a demand for play facilities. Public Realm will note your request for play facilities in Balrothery and ensure it gets consideration in any future playground construction programme.