Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 22nd January 2013
Development
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Manager to give an update regarding works to be taken at Kishogue by the Council to ensure accessibility to the planned Kishogue Community College?"
Headed Items
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members
TAKING-IN CHARGE REPORT
12th Lock Draft Masterplan
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
"That this Committee notes the recent announcement of funding to replace pre-fabs at Scoil Áine Noafa, Esker; but nonetheless:
- restates our request to the Minister for Education and Skills to update his Department's five year school building plan to correct the omission of five Lucan primary schools which are in serious need of permanent extensions and/or refurbishment;
- again extends an invitation to officials of the Department’s ‘Planning & Building Unit’ to meet with this Committee to review the Department’s policy towards primary school developments in the Lucan area; and
- further expresses to the Minister our support for the proposed development by Stewart’s Hospital of a Special Primary School at Rosse Court. "
Corporate
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Council to introduce free WiFi in Lucan Village."
Libraries
Headed Items
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
Community
Questions
"To ask the Manager to engage with St. Andrew's NS and the Department of Education & Skills with a view to securing the existing school premises for community use once the new school building at St. Edmundsbury is completed and operating?"
Headed Items
Application for Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Community Services Department would examine the potential for a Project which would support the involvement of youth volunteers from Palmerston working with elderly Allotment Plotholders in the Palmerston Allotments, so that the plotholders get assistance with physical work and the youth gain knowledge of horticulture and working with older residents."
"That this Area Committee requests the Manager to provide an update on the Lucan Community Development Initiative including any proposals to secure the most effective use of Lucan Sports & Leisure Centre."
"That the Manager, noting the contents of the written Report on Motion 3 on the Agenda of the Council meeting of the 11th January 2013, would examine the possibility of Council sponsored Community Employment Scheme or Schemes, which could support the work of community organizations in Lucan, such as Lucan Youth Service, Lucan Tidy Towns, amd other organizations/groups, and that the Manager would make a statement on the matter."
Housing
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
Parks
Questions
"To ask the Manager to provide a further report on the taking-in-charge of open space at each of Griffeen Glen Courtyard/Boulevard and Rossberry/Tullyhall/Haydens Park access road, including details of any contact with the developers and/or solicitors since the January meeting?"
"To ask the Manager for a report on Waterstown Park to include the incidence of vandalism or anti-social activity in the Park which appears to be on the increase after a period of relative calm and to include in the report what has been done, is being done, to make the area safe and to reduce or eliminate the level of annoyance and fear it is causing for local residents?"
"To ask the Manager if she can arrange for an inspection of reported rat infestation to be carried out at The Village Green, Lucan, and if there is evidence of rat infestation at this location, that the HSE be requested to apply the appropriate treatment?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Manager what has been done in the recent past to address specific litter problems at Wilsbrook Park especially in the vicinity of Esker Park? And further to ask the Manager whether recent collecting of black rubbish bags was as a result of illegal dumping or an organised clean-up?"
"To ask the Manager to provide a list of locations in Lucan where the awaited delivery of new litterbins are to be installed?"
"To ask the Manager, further to previous repeated requests, to expedite the provision of dog-fouling stencilling on the footpaths between Foxborough and the Griffeen Centre?"
"To ask the Manager for a report on Waterstown Park to include the recent work on monitoring the landfill and its impact on local residents and park users and to include some indication on plans for the future and assurances that local residents will not be discommoded and receive pertinent in formation prior to activity that may impact on them in the future?"
"To ask the Manager for a report on works done recently to remove graffiti in and around Palmerston Village, and if there are plans to have graffiti removal work done in the near future?"
"To ask the Manager if she can arrange for an inspection for illegal dumping on the main Green Space in Sarsfield Park, inside the boundary wall near the Bus Stop on the Old Lucan Road, opposite the Layby outside St. Joseph's College?"
"To ask the Manager if the Council will consider the installation of Signs prohibiting Dog Fouling, or stencil signs on footpaths in Palmerston Village, where residents report increased dog fouling on footpaths?"
"To ask the Manager if she can arrange for an inspection of reported rat infestation to be carried out at the lands behind Tullyhall Estate on which a development by Eleveden Propertis has begun, but has not progressed in the last two years or more, and if there is evidence of rat infestation at this location, that the HSE be requested to apply the appropriate treatment?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
"That this Committee expresses its ongoing grave concern over littering, in particular at repeatedly-identified blackspots; and requests the Manager:
- to engage with the elected members to prepare a list of blackspots in the Lucan area;
- to target more frequent and effective litter cleansing in these areas; and
- to introduce a new approach to engage with local businesses to seek to deliver enhanced local cleansing in surrounding litter blackspots."
"That the Manager will address the concerns of residents of Tullyhall regarding an existing rodent problem."
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Manager presents a Report for discussion on the recent leaking of sewage at Hillcrest Court, Lucan and that the Manager would clarify the policy of the Council on this matter and how the Council can best be of assistance to any resident in these circumstances."
"That the Manager will present a report regarding the recent leaking of sewage at Hilcrest Court and that the Manager will clarify the stance of the Council on this matter and how the Council can best be of assistance to any residents in these circumstances."
Roads
Questions
"To ask the Manager to comment on the regularity of gritting on the link road to Adamstown during the cold weather? And further to ask the Manager if she has had any contact with the developer within Adamstown regarding gritting of roads not yet taken in charge during the period?"
"To ask the Manager for an update on the previously committed-to reviews of public lighting in Lucan Village and at N4/Celbridge Road in vicinity of Weston Park estate?"
"To ask the Manager when repairs to the footpath and grass margin at 2 to 6 Turret Road, which I was promised would be done in conjunction with the work outside St Brigid’s School last August, will be carried out?"
"To ask the Manager for an updated report on the drafting of Taxi Bye-Laws for Lucan Village and other locations in the County, and to note that it is now 3 years since the concerns of Lucan residents about Taxis waiting on Lucan Main Street was raised at meetings of the Lucan Area Committee?"
"To ask the Manager for an updated report on the operation of the pedestrian crossing installed last year on Griffeen Avenue, including details of any additional measures implemented to improve awareness by drivers of the crossing, the safety of pedestrian users and any monitoring of the performance and effectiveness of the crossing?"
"To ask the Manager if a Report can be provided at the meeting outlining the possible measures which might be considered under Project SDCC/13/006 " Local Traffic Management Measures, including Parking Strategy for the Village" of the list of Projects allocated funding by the NTA, under the Sustainable Transport Measures Programme 2013?"
Headed Items
2013 National Roads Allocations
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads
(No business received)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence:
Kishogue Station
Weston Airport
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business- Roads
"Noting the Reply to Question 6 at the January 2013 Lucan Area Committee meeting, this Committee requests the Manager to meet with Lucan EA Councillors at an early date to discuss proposals for the location of Taxi Ranks and Taxi Waiting Areas in Lucan Village, so that a final proposal can be brought to the March meeting of the Area Committee."
"That the Manager carry out a review of the traffic flow and patterns through the “Estates” i.e. the roads between Kennelsfort Road Upper and the N4 at the Oval, be carried out to establish how the current arrangements are working with particular reference to the areas round the primary schools, Turret and adjoining roads with the view of bringing forward effective and cost efficient proposals on how the area can be made safe for both pedestrians and cyclists."
"That this Area Committee restates its request for the immediate introduction of a school-time HGV restriction at Newcastle Road similar to that in place in Lucan Village since 2008; and noting the motion approved at the December 2012 meeting which requested the Manager “to conclude the required statutory process for introduction a school-time HGV restriction on Newcastle Road between the Nangor Road & N4 junctions”; requests the Manager:
- To confirm or clarify, clearly and unambiguously, the statement made at the December 2012 meeting to the effect that the only outstanding element of the required statutory process relates to the ongoing consultation with South Dublin Chamber;
- To report on the consultation with South Dublin Chamber;
- To immediately conclude the required statutory process with a view to bringing a report and recommendation to the Lucan Area Committee similar to the report presented to the June 2008 Lucan-Clondalkin (1) ACM on the proposed Lucan Village restriction."
"That the Manager present a report on progress for the residents of Woodfarm Cottages who have serious safety concerns in relation to poor turning space on the laneway behind their homes."
"That the Manager will report on the actions to be taken arising from damage done to roads, pavements and other structures from tree roots in Arthur Griffith Park".
"That this Committee notes the content of correspondence dated 11th February 2013 from the NTA to the Director of Services, Planning confirming the decision of the Authority to fund over 30 Projects throughout the County under the Sustainable Transport Measures Programme 2013, congratulates the staff of the Planning and Roads Departments in developing Project proposals and consulting with stakeholders, welcomes the allocation of almost 500 000 Euro for 5 Projects in the Lucan EA, and requests the Manager to advise the Committee on the likely schedule for the completion of the Projects, viz. Walkway/Cycleway along the Esker between Griffeen Road and Grangecastle Road, Willsbrook Road Cycling Facility, Improvement to Walking and Cycling Facilities at the double roundabout under the N4, Lucan Village Traffic Management Improvements and Toucan Crossing at St. Kevin's College, Fonthill Road."
"That this Committee welcomes the allocation of €100,000 by the National Transport Authority for ‘Lucan Village traffic management improvement and parking strategy’; and requests the Manager to present a detailed report on:
- What exactly was proposed or envisaged in the application to the NTA?
- The scope of this proposed project and how it is intended to proceed?
- How the Lucan Village Network can be included in the planning phase in line with the Council’s ‘Village Programme’ and recognising both the priority attached to this issue by the Lucan Village Network and the outstanding request from the Network for a meeting with the Roads Department?
- How this project will interface with the review of parking bye-laws? "
"That the Manager will report on pilot self-service gritting bins in the Lucan Electoral Area and also on any improved efficiency as a result of the proximity of the newest salt barn."