Agenda - Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 20th March 2013

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Date:
20/03/2013 15:00
Location:
Clondalkin Office
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes

Minutes of the Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting of 20th February 2013

Libraries

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Libraries
Responsibility:
Georgina Byrne

Library News & Events

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Libraries
Responsibility:
Libraries

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Libraries
Responsibility:
Libraries

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Libraries
Responsibility:
Libraries

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Corporate

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Paddy Fogarty

To ask the Manager to give a clean up of all the bins on the Grand Canal Green Way in the Clondalkin area?

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Paddy Fogarty

To ask the Manager to undertake a full clean up of the walking route along the Canal within the Clondalkin area?  How much was spent developing this walking route also?

Headed Items

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Emer O'Gorman

That the Manager introduces free WiFi Services in Clondalkin and Fonthill Retail Park. This is on foot of DCC offering free WiFi through a commercial company running it as a concession.

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Paddy Fogarty

That the Manager present a report on the issue of the bins on the Canal Path Green Way.  They are almost always overflowing and are both unsightly and a health hazard. 

Housing

Questions

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Eddie Conroy

To ask the Manager what is the current situation with regard to Proctors Cottage on Castle Road in Saggart?  The hoarding recently fell down and the cottage was set alight. What steps can be taken to reduce the risk to health and safety here? 

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. Kenny
Responsibility:
Patricia Doherty

To ask the Manager to give dates for the removal of the stone boulders which are presently on Méile an Rí Crescent?

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. McDonagh
Responsibility:
Brian Martin

To ask the Manager to provide a report on the request by Cluid Housing Association to transfer ownership of a strip of land between Kilmahuddrick Road and Kilcronan Grove back into Council ownership.

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. McDonagh
Responsibility:
Mary Hayes

To ask the Manager to provide a report on the ongoing repair works in Méile an Rí, Tor an Rí and Búirg an Rí to address the problems detailed in a number of independent reports discussed by the area committee last year and to detail the total number of repair requests for the three estates received in 2012 and the total cost of these repairs and for that year?

Headed Items

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Marian Jordan, Mary Maguire

The Housing Construction, Procurement & Allocation Report

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

Housing Needs Analysis 2013 – Update on Process

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Community

Headed Items

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Willie Sheils, Sharon Tobin

Application for Grants (No Business)

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Environment

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Maire Ni Dhomhnaill

To ask the Manager, a number of community groups have concerns in relation to insurance for those who get involved in community clean ups.  What is the situation in relation to this?

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Bernie McCormack

There seems to be a constant problem with dumping of domestic waste on the Neilstown Road, with litter scattered along the whole length of the road.  To ask the Manager what can be done?

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Delaney
Responsibility:
Donna Lakes

To ask the Manager to provide a litter bin at the bus stop on the Fonthill Road opposite the entrance to St Johns, etc which is constantly a littered area?

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

To ask the Manager to erect "No Dog Fouling Signs" in Castle Close including the amount of the fine? How much is the fine in the area if an owner is caught not cleaning up after their dog?  How many dog fouling fines have been given out in 2009,10,11,12 and what was the amount in total?

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Donna Lakes

To ask the Manager to undertake a full and comprehensive clean up of the land adjacent to Palmerstown Woods, Clondalkin?

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. Kenny
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Manager to give an update on the provision of a bottle bank facility near the Neilstown Shops?

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. McDonagh
Responsibility:
Bernie McCormack

To ask the Manager to provide a report on the number of reported incidents of illegal dumping in the Clondalkin LEA received by the Council in 2010, 2011 and 2012?

Headed Items

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Donna Lakes

That the Manager undertakes to clean the shores at Monksfield Court, Clondalkin.

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Delaney
Responsibility:
Donna Lakes

That this Committee requests urgent action to address the disgraceful condition of the grass bank areas adjacent to the M50, N7 and Luas Red Cow Car Park. This area is disgracefully filthy with litter and could also be enhanced with a landscaping/planting scheme as it is a major infrastructural feature of our county

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Ridge
Responsibility:
Bernie McCormack

That a report be brought as to the continuous dumping on both private and public grounds at rear of Coldcut Club and rear of adjoining housing estates. Reply to include what measures this Council can provide to remove same.

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Maire Ni Dhomhnaill

That the Manager presents a report on the procedure to be followed by a community group that wishes to organise a once-off clean up or a regular clean up of their area.  Please include contact numbers for relevant council officials who can assist groups with the arrangements and the procedures around the following issues.

provision of bags, gloves, pickers and hi vis vests.

collection of filled bags of rubbish.

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Delaney
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

That this Committee requests the manager to consider providing dog litter bins in and around Clondalkin Village and issue free bags as a pilot project in an effort to tackle what is a very annoying and increasing problem

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Bernie McCormack

That the Manager provides a comprehensive report on illegal dumping in Samildanach GAA Coldcut Club, Coldcut Road and provides measures to eliminate illegal dumping in this area, perhaps by use of mobile cameras.

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

What is the current situation in relation to bottle Banks in the Bawnogue area of Clondalkin?

Parks

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Parks Department

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Parks Department

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Parks Department

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That the Manager gives an update in relation to trees in Lindisfarne to stop cars using the green as a road.

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Ridge
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That a report be provided on the upkeep of pathways in Corkagh Park in view of deterioration of same.

Roads

Questions

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

The footpath linking Boot Road with Caldebeck Way and thence to Newlands cross is being seriously encroached upon by the shrubbery there, rendering it almost impassable to some users.  To ask the Manager if this can be addressed please?

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

To ask the Manager as there are a number of concerns in relation to the footpaths in St Mark's estate.  What can be done?

Qu (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Delaney
Responsibility:
Andrew O'Mullane

To ask the Manager to address the lighting issue at the top of New Road(dead end)/Newlands Road. This is a very dark and quiet corner and has become a 'hang out' area for youths in cars and also the scene of some serious anti-social activity of which the Gardai are aware. I believe an extra lamp to brighten the area would detract individuals from gathering in this corner?

Headed Items

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

Road Works Programme 2013

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (18)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Mot (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Delaney
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

That the Manager outline when repair works to the paved area from Main Street through Popes Lane down to Orchard Road are expected to commence and what the proposed finish/materials will be as per motion agreed at the December meeting

Mot (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin, Mary Maguire

That the Manager present a report on the Valhalla facility on the Watery lane in Clondalkin with particular reference to accessibility to the site for residents with physical handicap.  The footpaths outside the facility are narrow and in a bad state.  There is poor visibility for pedestrians and if residents wish to use the bus service to the city centre they will find it very difficult to get accross the road to the bus stop.  What plans are in place to address these issues. 

Mot (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

That this Committee agrees that the redundant telephone box in Main Street, Clondalkin is unsightly and a health and safety hazard and arrangements should be made for it's removal.

Water & Drainage

Questions

Qu (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Dermot Finch

To ask the Manager has there been any issues with the water supply in the Clondalkin area, also in the Monksfield and Woodford areas.?  Users finding increased Fluoride in the water.

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (22)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Planning

Questions

Qu (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Paul Hogan

To ask the Manager, in relation to a proposed new VEC run primary school at Tór an Rí, Balgaddy could a number of issues be clarified please.

1.  Is the proposed new site not far too close to the existing Archbishop Ryan Junior and Senior National schools?

2.  Will another large school in this immediate area not exacerbate the existing traffic and parking problems on the Balgaddy Road?

3.  Does the council have a long term vison for the Balgaddy area and how does this new school project fit in to that vision?

4.  Would it not make more sense to use this site for a second level school for the pupils who have gone through the Archbishop Ryan Schools?

5.  What input does the council and councillors have into the selection of sites for schools?  

Headed Items

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

Quarterly Planning Applications Report

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Brian Connolly, Bernadette Kenny

Planning Files

A. Large Applications Under Consideration

B. Files Requested by Members

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

Correspondence

Letter to An Post dated 27th November 2012 and reply from An Post dated 20th February 2013, regarding the new bulk post box on Tower Road, Clondalkin

Motions

Mot (23)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Mot (24)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

That this Area Committee supports Clondalkin becoming a Fair Trade town and fully supports a Fair Trade Steering Group. I must congratulate my old primary school Clonburris national school for taking this initiative, they received over 1,000 signatures to date.

Mot (25)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. Kenny
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

That this area Committee along with SDCC endorses and helps to promote the newly formed "Make Clondalkin a Fair Trade" Town by school students from Clonburris School.

Development

Questions

Qu (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
John Browne

To ask the Manager to shorten the height of the wall at the house 1a St Patricks estate between the chipper, which makes the area here darker?

Headed Items

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (26)
Submitted by:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Mot (27)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Ridge
Responsibility:
John Browne

That a further report on 1a, St. Patricks Road, Clondalkin be brought to next Clondalkin Area Meeting.