COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

MOTION NO.4

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to urgently address the condition of the footpaths in the Castlegate area of Adamstown which have been acknowledged by Council engineers as being in need of major repair. While it has been stated that the full rectification of these footpaths would consume the entire county-wide footpath repair budget this situation is not acceptable given that Castlegate represents the main entrance and gateway into the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) one of the first of its kind in the country. This Committee therefore requests that additional funding be sought outside of the standard footpath repair budget including through capital works or other available sources to allow a full and proper upgrade of the footpaths in this area. The current condition poses a serious risk to pedestrians and undermines efforts to promote walking and cycling within Adamstown. It is essential that this issue now be prioritised and progressed as a standalone project, rather than deferred indefinitely due to budget constraints.

REPORT:

This location is being proposed for the 2026 footpath programme.