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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, November 24, 2025

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor D. Richardson

"Can the Manager report on parking availability at Tallaght Stadium for Astro at Sean Walsh Park and can this be considered for parking for this?"

REPLY:

The car park at Tallaght Stadium was designated and developed specifically for stadium-related operations and events. It is a private car park, managed under the stadium’s operational remit, and was not intended to function as a general-use facility for neighbouring amenities. The planning and design rationale for the Astro pitch recognised this from the outset; access to that facility was structured around public transport, cycling, and local pedestrian routes rather than reliance on car parking at the stadium.

Operationally, Tallaght Stadium is experiencing increased demand on its car park due to a growing calendar of events, including European football fixtures and planned concerts and large-scale events in the year ahead. Maintaining full control of the site, including its parking infrastructure, is critical for crowd management, safety protocols, emergency access, and the delivery of these events to required standards.