COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, February 23, 2026

MOTION NO. 2

MOTION: Councillor P. Holohan

"This TAC call on the Council to explore suitable locations in the Tallaght area to plant native Hawthorn trees?"

REPORT:

In total, 343 native Hawthorn trees have been planted within the Tallaght ACM area, comprising 83 trees delivered through street planting programmes, 67 trees within the Sean Walsh Mini Woodland, 125 trees within the Dodder Valley Park / Avonmore Mini Woodland, 33 trees in the Kilnamanagh area, and a further 35 trees planned as part of open space planting in 2026. These plantings form part of the Council’s ongoing programme to increase native tree cover and enhance biodiversity across the Tallaght area.