"Speaking at the Dublin City Council (DCC) North Central Area Committee yesterday, Sinn Féin councillor Mícheál MacDonncha said he was "not happy" with the lack of communication and action on the park to date. The playground area, which is not owned by DCC, was cleared of its equipment several years ago due to health and safety concerns, but the reinstatement of the facility has been pushed back repeatedly."
"At the meeting, Fergus O'Carroll, DCC Senior Executive Parks Superintendent, assured councillors that the assigned contractor would be on site "at the end of Q1 or the beginning of Q2" next year. The new equipment, he said, has been ordered. Mr O'Carroll said he couldn't offer a more specific date because the weather has a "major influence" on work schedules. "Freezing weather conditions don't allow for the glue to be used," he said, "so it's a bit of a moving feast over the winter months.""
Councillors reported repeated delays in reinstating a playground that was cleared years ago for health and safety reasons. The playground is not owned by Dublin City Council, and a management company agreed to finance and install new equipment with the council taking the area in charge. Residents have lost faith due to repeated postponements, tendering delays, and perceived red tape. DCC confirmed that the new equipment has been ordered and that an assigned contractor is expected on site at the end of Q1 or beginning of Q2 next year. Officials said weather, including freezing conditions that prevent using adhesive, dictates scheduling. Councillors called for a review given wider plans for Belmayne and Clongriffin.
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