John O'Leary, secretary BCM Residents Association (Redacted address)

Motivation arises from the Faith Wilson ''Ecological Assessment of lands at Rathcoole, Co. Dublin'' report commissioned by South Dublin County Council, see link below

It indicates that Rathcoole Lands is a large ''mosaic of Annex I (priority) habitats, species-rich semi-natural habitats, heritage value hedgerows, wetland habitats and mosaic of wooded and non-wooded semi-natural habitats which are rare in County Dublin’’

It indicates negative construction impacts should be avoided that affect the hydrology and ecology of the area. These lands should be zoned appropriately by SDCC to ensure preservation.

https://www.sdcc.ie/en/devplan2022/stage-2-draft-plan/chief-executives-report-on-the-draft-plan-public-consultation/appendix-2b-rathcoole-lands-ecology-report.pdf