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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, September 22, 2025

MOTION NO. 3

MOTION: Councillor M. Duff

"This Area Committee calls on the Manager to upgrade the public area known as the Belgard Walkway, This route is used by pedestrians travelling from the Square. Parthalan Place and from the LUAS terminus. The area behind the Civic on both sides of the road is dark and overgrown, there are uninviting metal barriers and ugly bottle banks beside the start of the route the lights on the Walkway need repairs and the trees need pruning. This is a natural route for people accessing the Belgard Road and its environs and it should be a safe and well lit area for those we are encouraging to use public transport."

REPORT:

The Public Realm Section will crown raise the trees along Belgard Walkway and prune back the hedges to improve visibility and natural light. The adjacent green space is privately managed by The Square and does not fall under the Council’s ownership. The Public Realm Section will liaise with colleagues in Public Lighting to ensure all lights are fully operational, and with Roads to review the condition of the footpath and metal barriers and arrange any necessary works.