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Question: Councillor D. Smith “To ask the Chief Executive if the car park at the shops in Swords Manor is in the ownership of the Council and if so, can reinstatement works for the car park be included in the 2017 work programme given the poor condition of the car park surface?”

Reply: This car park is not in the ownership or charge of the Council so its reinstatement would have to be carried out by the owners/management company.

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Question: Councillor D. Smith “To ask the Chief Executive can provision for a new bin for Balheary Park be included in the estimates for 2017 and can such a bin be placed at the back of the park near the gap behind the industrial estate, in order to combat littering at this site, particularly dog litter?”

 

Reply: The area referred to was inspected and it is considered to be a dangerous location for the provision of a litter bin as there is no safe place to park a vehicle to collect the bin waste. The nearest safe location for a bin is at the swing gate entrance to Balheary Park, adjacent to Swords Business Campus and a litter bin was installed there in December 2016.

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Question: Councillor D. Smith: “To ask the Chief Executive given the size and future growth projections for the town, can a feasibility study take place for a multi use sports facility for Swords, to include gym, community rooms, changing rooms for sports clubs and swimming facilities?”

Reply: There are currently two multipurpose community facilities in the Swords area, Applewood and Holywell and several independent sports and community facilities available for community use. In addition the development of the Swords Cultural Quarter will provide space for community use in the future. The Council will examine the possibility of carrying out a feasibility study for a multi-use sports facility in the Swords area.

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Question: Councillor D. Smith: Swords Manor FC. “To ask the Chief Executive if a meeting can be arranged before Christmas between the Parks Department and Swords Manor FC in advance of preparation of the Swords River Valley Park Master Plan?”

Reply: The Council has recently met with representatives from Swords manor FC to discuss their ideas in the context of the preparation of the Swords River Valley Master Plan

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Question: Councillor D. Smith – . “To ask the Chief Executive for a timeline on when a pedestrian link through Rivervalley Park will be delivered for the residents of Knocksedan?”

Reply: The acquisition of some remaining areas of open space between Swords town and Knocksedan Bridge is nearing completion. This will allow for the development of a park along the entirety of this section of the Ward River. A plan for this park will be prepared in the coming months to include these additional areas and incorporating pedestrian and cycling routes along this part of the valley.

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ITEM NO. 24 Question: Councillor D. Smith -Tree Protections “To ask the Chief Executive if a tree survey has taken place on the Cremona Farm lands in Swords and if any trees have been deemed as protected?”

Reply: The Council is currently unaware of the preparation of a tree survey for this location. The Council’s Draft Development Plan includes an objective for the protection preservation of trees, woodland and hedgerows.