COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

MOTION NO.4

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

Cathaoirleachs Business

That the council urgently engage with the NTA to install a temporary light at the bus stop shelter (3368) located outside Finnstown Abbey / Esker Road, as users are currently left in darkness due to a damaged shelter light that cannot be reinstated. The NTA has confirmed the shelter requires relocation and planning permission for a new installation, which will take time. In the meantime, the area remains unsafe, despite a nearby streetlight, as shown in the attached photos. A previously raised issue with the gap in the hedge behind the stop adds to safety concerns. A temporary light is essential until the full works are completed.

REPORT

As a once off, the Council has fixed the bus shelter light on the 22 May 2025.  As outlined in the Motion, the NTA propose to relocate this bus stop at a near future date.  The other safety concerns that have been raised can be addressed at that time.  The fixed light in the Bus stop will certainly improve the sense of safety and security at this location.