COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, May 26, 2025

MOTION NO.

MOTION: Councillor N. Whelan

"To ask the manager if they are aware of the ongoing anti social behaviour and increase in litter in Sean Walsh Park in the wooded area which backs onto Cill Cais Estate and what plans are in place to further tackle this?"

REPORT:

The Council is aware of ongoing anti-social behaviour and increased littering in the wooded area of Sean Walsh Park adjoining Cill Cais Estate. Following a site inspection by the Public Realm Sectio the presence of litter linked to anti-social activity has been confirmed.

While the bird nesting season is currently in effect under the Wildlife Act 1976 (as amended) which restricts vegetation cutting until 31st August limited selective pruning will be undertaken to ensure the area remains safe and accessible. In this instance, low-level vegetation and overhanging branches will be pruned to open sightlines and improve passive surveillance which will help to deter further anti-social behaviour.

Following the end of bird nesting season on 31st August further vegetation management will be carried out including pruning a 2m strip back from the houses and clearing low vegetation.

To support these efforts members of the public are encouraged to report incidents of illegal dumping/littering to South Dublin County Council and any anti-social behaviour to An Garda Síochána.