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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

MOTION NO.17

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

Cathaoirleachs Business

That this Council requests the Chief Executive to arrange for the green area in front of Moy Glas Glade to be examined. Residents have been unable to clarify who holds responsibility for its upkeep, despite efforts to engage with the associated Approved Housing Body (AHB). The area, which was once a well-used open space for children to play safely, is now neglected and overgrown. Vegetation planted in the past has not been maintained, and there are reports of rodent activity. The Council is asked to assess the situation and take appropriate steps to address the neglect and restore the green space for safe community use.

REPORT:

The open space at Moy Glas Glade is on the side of the old esker.  The steeply sloping nature of the site means that it is not accessible and is not capable of providing for safe community use.  As the site is in a local Green Infrastructure Corridor native woodland planting was selected for this area and it is now in its second growing season.  The site has been inspected and is neither neglected nor overgrown.  With mini woodlands no weeding or other maintenance operations are carried out. The woodland is allowed to develop naturally.  They are monitored and a management plan can be produced after 5 years if required.  The maintenance of the area is a matter for the landowner until it is taken in charge.  This process is currently ongoing however, there is no timeline currently available for when it will be concluded.