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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

MOTION NO. 20

MOTION: Councillor T. Gilligan

That this Area Committee address the drain blockage located on the road outside the local GP's practice Saggart. we are increasingly concerned that the standing water will freeze, creating a serious risk of injury to pedestrians and road users.

REPORT:

The issue on the public footpath of the water trough overflowing has recently been resolved by Natural Water operations.  A decorative grating was installed on the water trough, and this prevents the pipework getting blocked from rubbish and overflowing.

The private issue of water runoff from the surgery car park is a matter for the property owner.  It is the property owners responsibility to prevent surface water runoff from their property onto the public footpath.  Natural Water will contact the property owner and explain their responsibilities in this regard.