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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

MOTION NO. 12

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That this Area Committee request low level / spot lighting be erected in Mount St. Joseph Cemetery, Monastery Rd. This will enhance the 200-year-old iconic and historical site, create more awareness, interest and compliment the renovations carried out.

REPORT:

Mount St. Joseph’s Graveyard is a protected structure in the County Development Plan 2022-2028.  It is located in a residential area it would not be normal to light structures such as these in this type of situation.  While it may be desirable to light the structure there is very little justification to facilitate this action given the current climate change agenda and efforts that are being made to reduce our energy use and carbon footprint as set out in the Climate Action Plan 2024-2029.  There are no current proposals to light this structure.