Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 28th May 2013
Water & Drainage
Questions
"To ask the Manager to provide a detailed report on the works carried out to date to address problems of misconnections in the Lucan area with a view to eliminating the risk of outflow of 'dumping' from the foul system into the Griffeen River; and to further report on the funding available, under the ERBD programme or from elsewhere, to carry-out additional future works to address problems of misconnections and 'dumping', including in the vicinity of Arthur Griffith Park estate? "
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
Roads
Questions
"To ask the Manager to give the latest report on safety works for pedestrians on the Newcastle Road in the vicinity of the church and schools?"
"To ask the Manager to report on discussions between Roads and Planning that were to have taken place following a motion at the previous ACM regarding parking at Ardeevin?"
"To ask the Manager to present a report on current traffic volumes on the approaches to the Griffeen Avenue/Griffeen Road and on Griffeen Avenue approaching the Grange Castle Road junction; and to examine measures to improve peak-hour traffic flow at these locations including the possibility of installing a second (turning) lane approaching the Grange Castle Road junction?
"To ask the Manager to prioritise efforts, in conjunction with National Transport Authority, to seek to introduce measures to increase the percentage of children and young people (who live south of the N4) travelling by sustainable modes to/from the three primary schools and two secondary schools located north of the N4; including, for example, measures such as: school bus services, pedestrian/cycle safety measures along Grange Castle Road and measures to improve the safety and perception of safety in the vicinity of the Willsbrook Park/N4 footbridge."
"To thank the Manager and staff for the recent grass cutting on the Palmerston By-Pass (N4) median and for the schedule of maintenance for this area recently published. This is very much appreciated by the local community especially the Palmerston Environmental Group who have campaigned for so long that this gateway to Palmerston and the County be maintained to a satisfactory standard?"
"To request the Manager have the surface of Mill Lane at Palmerston examined as part of the verge on the left as one travels (North) down the lane is in very bad shape and a hazard to motorists who often have to leave the existing black top surface, which is often, and tyres have been damaged beyond repair in some instances?"
"To ask the Manager that noting the reply given to Question (19) at the June Council meeting which indicates that it is likely that new Parking Bye-Laws for the County will not come into effect until 2014, if there is any legal or legislative reason to prevent the Council requesting the Company implementing the Pay Parking Scheme in Palmerston to cease patrolling the area on Saturdays, and in effect make parking free on Saturdays, as the charging for parking on Saturdays , with consequent patrolling costs, cannot be financially viable?"
"To ask the Manager if he will investigate the work carried out by a contractor outside the house of a Palmerston resident (Name and Address supplied), which involved the replacement of a wooden pole by a metal pole, in particular the restoration of the adjacent footpath to a satisfactory condition?"
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads
Larkfield Estate, Lucan.
PROPOSED TAXI BYE-LAWS LUCAN
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
Proposed Primary Care Centre, Lucan
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee thanks the Manager and staff of the Roads Department for the works done in the Lucan EA in the last year and especially expresses its gratitude to the staff of the Roads Department for the secretariat provided so effectively and efficiencey to the Lucan Area Committee and its members during the penultimate year of the present Council"
"That this Area Committee requests the Roads Dept., in partnership with the Parks Dept. to conduct a single comprehensive review of damaged verges and footpaths at Esker Drive and the entrance stretch of road to Canonbrook Avenue, with a view to both identifying and implementing necessary repair works (so as to eliminate trip hazards and restore grassed areas) and to further examine the potential benefit of installing bollards to prevent future damage, thereby reducing the future costs to the Council in line with the objectives of the Council's public realm initiative."
"That a discussion take place on the maintenance of the laneways in Palmerston and given the huge issue of fly tipping and dumping on these lanes with consequential health and safety issues for adjacent homes (there have been several incidents where rubbish has been set on fire against garage doors, and others of household rubbish putrefying) that the question of putting in gates that can be opened at certain times, closed at others with always at least one gate open, thus preserving the public right of way and that it be tried on a pilot bases on the laneway between Kennelsfort Road and the Coppice/Covert and the laneway to the rear of Turret Road linking Wheatfield Road and Glenmaroon Road."
"That the Manager will report an update on the situation with speeding on the Lucan Road in the vicinity of St. Joseph's and St Mary's schools and whether the Gardai have reported back on speed enforcement at school times?"
"That this Area Committee, noting the new Council Policy Document on 'The Mobility and Management of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV's) on South Dublin County Road Network'; and further noting the previous requests from this Area Committee 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 finally agree to the introduction of a 12500kg restriction on Newcastle Road, between the N4 & Nangor Road junctions, at limited school start and close times; noting that introduction of this limited restriction would greatly support efforts to improve the current low rates of pedestrian/cycle trips to and from local schools; and further would support the objective of South Dublin Chamber, as stated in correspondence to this Council dated 27th February, to permit lower weight commercial vehicles access to more of the County's strategic road infrastructure to support commercial activity in South Dublin County."
Development
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
"That this Committee requests that the Council investigate the possibility of procuring the Old Mill building on Mill Lane Palmerston which has recently been put on the market and that a report be brought to this LAC on options for bringing this and the other lands at Palmerston that are on the market into public ownership. "
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Manager to give an update on the taking in charge of Rossberry/Tullyhall/Haydens Park access road?"
"To ask the Manager to explain the issues regarding the current lack of television cable service provision (UPC is usual provider) at Mount Gandon and to explain SDCC's Planning role to assist with solving the issue?"
"To ask the Manager for a update on engagement with the Receivers responsible for The Paddocks with respect to the long-standing request by Dodsboro residents to enhance the boundary treatment between The Paddocks building site and Tandys Lane; and to clarify the line which any new boundary fencing should take?"
"To ask the Manager what are the conditions under which a Marquee type tent can be erected by a Trader to the front of their premises for extensive periods and on a regular basis, which residents find takes from the amenity and ascetic value of the neighbourhood and to state in the reply if the trader in question (named) has breached the regulations this year and what steps the Council have taken to both monitor the observance of the relevant regulation and to take appropriate action for any infringement?"
Headed Items
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration (No business under this heading)
B. Files Requested by Members (No business under this heading)
Notification of commencement of Part 8 process for proposed works in relation to the public right of way over grassed strip at Bewley Grove and Mount Bellew Way, Ballyowen, Lucan.
New Works
Progress Report on Lucan Specific Local Objectives (South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Area Committee notes the Motion approved under Headed Item (12) at the June Council meeting to initiate a Part 8 process on two alternative proposals, one to extinguish a right of way at Bewley Grove and give effect to the extinguishment by way of construction of a wall with railings, a second to carry out a series of works to improve permeability, promote walking and cycling , reduce traffic congestion in and around Lucan Educate Together NS, provide additional car parking and address anti-social behaviour problems, requests the Manager to make a Report on plans for the carrying out of the Part 8 process, and recommends that in addition to the normal newspaper notices, the Part 8 process is promoted over a wide area, including Bewley, St.Andrew's, Mountbellew and Fforster estates, and amongst parents of children attending the NS."
"That this Area Committee, welcome proposals to develop a the new Intreo service in Lucan, to include a greater focus on employment and activation, as opposed to provision solely of a social welfare office; but noting the slow response from the market to the call for possible premises for new Intreo facilities in the Lucan/Adamstown area; calls on the Manager to pro-actively support the search for appropriate premises, including an examination of how the Council could partner in delivery of this facility, by, for example, including e-working space/hot-desking to support local entrepreneurs, which would in turn compliment the greater employment focus of the Intreo service."
"That noting previous Reports and Replies in relation to the delayed taking-in-charge of Rossberry Estate, Lucan this Committee requests the Manager to pursue an objective of having a Motion for the Taking-in-Charge of the Estate on the Agenda of the July Council, notwithstanding that a very small number of enforcement works may not yet be completed, but on the assumption that the Council has the legal powers to achieve enforcement compliance after the Estate is in the charge of the Council."
"That the Lucan Area Committee notes recent newspaper coverage alleging that The Paddocks, Adamstown is an "unfinished estate", and requests the Manager to make a Report on the status of the development, and if he will make a statement on the matter."
Corporate
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Lucan Area Committee welcomes the new Manager, Danny McLoughlin, to his position as County Manager, and requests that he would arrange to meet soon with the 5 Lucan EA councillors to discuss the priority objectives of the Lucan Area Committee for the next 6 months."
"That this Area Committee commends the Minister for Education and Skills for the progress to date in commencing developments planned under his Departments' five year school building programme. However, this Committee further expresses its serious concerns over the continuing omission from this programme; and from the more recently-announced pre-fab replacement programme, of four well-established schools in the Lucan area i.e. Archbishop Ryan JNS & SNS in Balgaddy and St. Thomas NS & Scoil Áine Naofa in Esker; each of which continue to rely to a significant scale on pre-fab accommodation. This Area Committee therefore calls on the Department of Education and Skills to, at a minimum, expedite the planning stage for these schools 'tender stage' as soon as possible; and to further conduct an audit of the cost-effectiveness and suitability of maintaining pre-fabs on site at and if, on foot of this audit, it is considered appropriate to replace the prefabs, to proceed to provide (through devolved grants if appropriate) the funding to develop extensions or additional shared standalone buildings to accommodate each school's additional requirements. Finally this Area Committee again requests that officials of the Department 'Planning & Building Unit' meet with members of this Committee to review school-planning policy in the Lucan area; and this this meeting take place before the elected members of this Council would be asked to consider any reserved function in respect to future school developments supported by the Department."
"That this Committee expresses its concern at the ongoing confusion between the locally preferred, accurate and accepted name (PALMERSTOWN) and official but as a legacy of colonial days very inaccurate name (PALMERSTON), requests the Manager to bring forward to this LAS a costed plan for a plebiscite that will allow those involved to determine the correct name for the Village area given that that is the focal point for all sign posts for 'Palmerstown'. People are not travelling to the townland or DED of 'Palmerston' but to the business and residential area known popularly (historically and accurately) as 'Palmerstown Village' and it is only the people that live or have businesses in that area that need be consulted. Others living in Palmerstown Ave, Drive, Court, Green etc do not have an issue per say."
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 if the Council would work with Esker Boxing Club in relation to its plans to hold an international boxing Tournament in early 2014 in Lucan in relation to a suitable venue and whether Lucan Sports and Leisure Centre would be available for that purpose?"
Headed Items
Application for Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Lucan Area Committee welcomes the decision of South Dublin Partnership/Clondalkin LES to open a Jobs Club in Lucan, and compliments the Partnership/LES and the Management of the Munitir na Tire premises in the Village on reaching agreement to locate the service in a central location."
"That this Committee requests the Manager to present a detailed report, for discussion, on both the Lucan Community Initiative and the future of the Lucan Sports and Leisure Centre."
"That this Committee congratulates all involved in delivering another successful Ruaille Buaille festival and that this Committee states its commitment to supporting the future funding of this festival recognising its significance as the only children's music festival in the country."
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Manager to state the latest position regarding Foxford Court?"
Headed Items
Housing Procurement & Allocations Report
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
Parks
Questions
"To ask the Manager to report on the lack of trees on the section of Kennelsfort Road Upper nearest to the junction of the N4 and to state if these are to be replaced?"
"To ask the Manager for a further update on the processing of taking-in-charge of open space at the entrance to Rossberry, Tullyhall & Hayden's Park estate; and the addition of these lands to the Council's grass-cutting schedule?"
"To ask the Manager for a report on any actions being examined, considered or proposed in response to concerns raised by Weston Hockey Club and Lucan Harriers Athletic Club with respect to anti-social behaviour and criminal damage to facilities in Griffeen Valley Park?"
"To ask the Manager for a report (as per my recent request) on the trees on Waterstown Park, close to Riversdale Grove, they were to be examined and a report brought to the attention of this Committee on foot of my request that they be removed?"
"To ask the Manager for a report on the damage to trees in Liffey Valley Park estate some weeks ago, including the cost to the Council of carrying out remedial works, and to ask if An Garda Siochana have made any report to the Council on the incident, and to compliment the Parks Department for its speedy response in carrying out remedial work?"
"To ask the Manager for an updated report on the actions taken by the Council to have the wide grass margin on the left hand side of the entrance from Griffeen Avenue, Lucan to Hayden's Park, Rossberry and Tullyhall Estates taken in charge, and noting the poor quality of a recent grass cutting at that location, to advise members who will be carrying out the grass cutting until the area is taken in charge, and what is the schedule of grass cutting for the next 5 months?"
Headed Items
Update on Right of Way to Fonthill Lands, Liffey Valley
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
"That this Committee requests the Manager to present a detailed report on any changes being proposed to deliver more frequent cleansing of the litter & dumping blackspots identified by elected members ahead of; and at the briefing held in April on foot of my previous proposal; and further noting the concerns expressed in particular regarding issues the vicinity of the Ballyowen Castle area, requests the Manager to facilitate a meeting between elected members, officials and representatives of the owners and/or management of commercial premises in the Ballyowen Castle area, so as to allow for discussion of the issues of concern in the area."
"That this Committee stresses the importance in delivering a playground for Palmerston as soon as possible."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Manager about the review of the current bin route to be undertaken with a view to the possibility of adjusting the day of emptying, the frequency of emptying and the necessity to provide additional bins in the vicinity of Castle Road?"
"To ask the Manager if he can provide an updated report on the operation of the bollard controlled entrance to Esker Cemetery, Lucan?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
"That the Manager will make a report on Anti Litter and Graffiti Awareness Grant applications received from within the Lucan EA."