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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

QUESTION NO.20

QUESTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

Can the Chief Executive provide an update on the review of the proposed car park extension at Griffeen Park (Hayden's Lane), which was to be carried out following the multiple motions agreed on this issue and advise on the outcome of that review? In particular, can details be provided on whether the extension and the provision of adequate replacement storage facilities were examined noting that it had been agreed that once the old storage was removed a new facility of sufficient size would be provided to accommodate the needs of local clubs including junior parkrun and Griffeen parkrun. I would also appreciate clarification on whether the proposed goalpost storage cages are being treated as a standalone solution as these would not be adequate for the other club requirements identified.

REPLY:

As previously committed to, an assessment to determine the need to extend the car park has commenced.  A full understanding of car park use will be apparent once the GAA pitch nearest the car park is back in play.  We will be in a position to make a decision once all relevant information has been gathered and reviewed.  At that stage the Councillors will be updated.

Improvement works that have taken place in the vicinity of Haydens Lane car park this year include the provision of a storage compound, new internal boundary gates and fence, and landscape improvements in the vicinity.  These works are a culmination of various commitments to enhance the former model car racing area.  The next phase in this process is the removal of the old model car storage containers, the steps and the viewing platform.  Before this is considered further, the Parkrun organisers will be contacted regarding storage facility requirements.