Section 6 : Dedication of Trees & Benches in Fingal Parks & Open Spaces

Closed7 Dec, 2015, 9:00am - 5 Feb, 2016, 11:59pm

SECTION 6:  Dedication of Trees and Benches in Fingal Parks and Open Spaces

Subject to compliance with the general requirements set out in Section 5, Fingal County Council will allow memorial trees or benches within its parks and open spaces (to include areas under the control and/or maintenance of the Council) subject to the availability of suitable locations

  • The location of the tree or bench shall be at the discretion of Fingal County Council.
  • In the case of a tree the Council will be responsible for the selection of tree species, planting and maintenance works required and in the case of a bench the Council will select the type and be responsible for its installation.
  • In the case of a tree a small memorial plate (conforming to a specification to be supplied) will be permitted in a location to be identified by the Council.
  • A small commemorative plaque/plate (conforming with a specification to be provided) will be permitted on the backrest of a bench.
  • Other than the plaque/plate conforming with the Council’s requirements nothing else will be permitted in the vicinity of or on a tree or bench.
  • A fee will be charged as a contribution to the cost of associated works including administration.
  • In the event of vandalism or failure of a tree (within 18 months of planting), the Council will arrange on a one-off basis for a replacement.  Vandalised benches will not be replaced.
  • The Council reserves the right to remove or relocate a bench or tree at any time should it be considered necessary.