Drumcliff, Killala Roads Treebay

December 22, 2010

12.10.2010: Mary has asked Dublin City Council to repair the footpath and tree bay between 35 Drumcliff Road and the junction with lower Killala Road, Dublin 7

Response: The wooden surround to the existing tree has been provided by a local resident and is therefore not within our scope of works. The Parks and Landscape Services Division budget for footpath repairs has been exhausted for the current year. Contact: Carl Ryan, Roads Maintenance, 222 2557; Mark Jones, Parks Department, 222 3701; Senior Executive Officer, 222 2059.

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