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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

MOTION NO.7

MOTION: Councillor N. Fennell

'To ask the manager to extend the permeable paving in Airlie Park car park, to address problematic / dangerous issues in the spaces between car parking bays, including the entrance and exit corners.'

REPORT:

The access and egress routes into the car park in Airlie Park were specifically designed to control the speed of vehicles as they enter and exit the car park.  This is achieved by directing vehicles to travel around a 90-degree bend as opposed to ‘cutting the corner’.  This is of particular importance to the safety of other user groups in the area as vehicles cross a public footpath and cycle lane when moving between the road and the car park.  The damage that is being caused to the grass at the entry/exit points will be examined to see if suitable solution can be identified to resolve the matter.

The space between the car parking bays was provided for tree planting and it was never intended to be driven on.  There is sufficient space in the car park for cars to enter and exit parking spaces without driving on this soft grass margin.  The significant amount of persistent rain that has fallen in recent weeks has exacerbated the issue of soft ground and has made this problem worse.  The area will be monitored over the growing season to see if it recovers or if further intervention is required.