To: Dublin City Council
URGENT TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERNS - BETTYGLEN ESTATE (WATERMILL ROAD RAHENY, DUBLIN 5)
We, the undersigned residents of Bettyglen Estate (Watermill Road), Raheny, wish to formally raise serious and urgent concerns regarding the ongoing deterioration of traffic and parking conditions within our estate. These issues pose a clear and immediate risk of a serious accident within Bettyglen estate.
The Issue
Traffic volumes have increased dramatically within Bettyglen in recent months. This situation has been exacerbated by the installation of timber fencing along Watermill Road opposite St. Annes Park, which has displaced parking and led to a significant increase in vehicle movements into our estate.
Consequently, hazardous conditions now arise on a weekly basis. Parking pressure is most acute on weeknights with activity at the nearby pitches, the beach and other local amenities, as well as on Saturdays, and Sundays, when congestion and associated safety concerns are at their highest.
Vehicles frequently travel at inappropriate speeds within the estate, while parking at the entrance (to the estate) and on bends (within the estate) severely restricts visibility for both motorists and pedestrians who live here.
In many instances, parking also occupies most of the available road space, creating serious safety and access issues around the green space in the centre of the estate for our young children.
The Ask
We, respectfully, request that the Traffic Department within Dublin City Council urgently -
1. Prioritise the installation of double yellow lines at the entrance to the estate, as an immediate step to mitigate risk.
The current layout and level of obstructive parking significantly impair visibility and safe access, and we are increasingly concerned that, without prompt intervention, it is only a matter of time before a serious injury occurs.
2. Conduct a broader assessment of the estate to examine the following traffic calming measures -
- Speed ramps at key junctures within the estate
- The installation of a zebra crossing outside the estate (on Watermill Road) to facilitate safe crossing for children and adults
- Examine how children can access / exit the green space safely with high volumes of parked cars around the perimeter (The Village Rd)
We note that local representatives, including Councillors Cian O'Callaghan, Barry Heneghen and Supriya Singh have been in touch with the Traffic Advisory Group in DCC (April 2026) on our behalf, and we wish to formally support these representations.
We would appreciate written confirmation of receipt of this correspondence, together with an outline of the proposed next steps and anticipated timeframe for assessment and implementation.
Yours faithfully,
The residents of Bettyglen Estate (Watermill Road, Raheny, Dublin 5)
The Issue
Traffic volumes have increased dramatically within Bettyglen in recent months. This situation has been exacerbated by the installation of timber fencing along Watermill Road opposite St. Annes Park, which has displaced parking and led to a significant increase in vehicle movements into our estate.
Consequently, hazardous conditions now arise on a weekly basis. Parking pressure is most acute on weeknights with activity at the nearby pitches, the beach and other local amenities, as well as on Saturdays, and Sundays, when congestion and associated safety concerns are at their highest.
Vehicles frequently travel at inappropriate speeds within the estate, while parking at the entrance (to the estate) and on bends (within the estate) severely restricts visibility for both motorists and pedestrians who live here.
In many instances, parking also occupies most of the available road space, creating serious safety and access issues around the green space in the centre of the estate for our young children.
The Ask
We, respectfully, request that the Traffic Department within Dublin City Council urgently -
1. Prioritise the installation of double yellow lines at the entrance to the estate, as an immediate step to mitigate risk.
The current layout and level of obstructive parking significantly impair visibility and safe access, and we are increasingly concerned that, without prompt intervention, it is only a matter of time before a serious injury occurs.
2. Conduct a broader assessment of the estate to examine the following traffic calming measures -
- Speed ramps at key junctures within the estate
- The installation of a zebra crossing outside the estate (on Watermill Road) to facilitate safe crossing for children and adults
- Examine how children can access / exit the green space safely with high volumes of parked cars around the perimeter (The Village Rd)
We note that local representatives, including Councillors Cian O'Callaghan, Barry Heneghen and Supriya Singh have been in touch with the Traffic Advisory Group in DCC (April 2026) on our behalf, and we wish to formally support these representations.
We would appreciate written confirmation of receipt of this correspondence, together with an outline of the proposed next steps and anticipated timeframe for assessment and implementation.
Yours faithfully,
The residents of Bettyglen Estate (Watermill Road, Raheny, Dublin 5)
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