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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

QUESTION NO. 7

QUESTION: Councillor W. Carey

To ask the Chief Executive if they will discuss alternative options for the planned works on footpath outside Sacred Heart School with Sruleen Residents Association and the school parents committee. They have expressed concerns about the viability of reinstating grass verge which is vulnerable to heavy footfall.

REPLY:

The re-instatement of the grass verge alongside the school is consistent with the layout along St. Johns Drive and will provide a better environmental benefit to the area while also providing a better buffer between pedestrians and the roadway. Heavy footfall at schools is tidal and the existing 1.8m wide footpath has sufficient width to accommodate the volume.