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Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 24th September 2013.
Corporate
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That preparations be made for the holding of a plebiscite to have the correct name restored to Palmerstown Village and that a time frame and strategy be brought to this LAC for consideration."
"That this Area Committee yet again expresses its serious concerns over the continuing omission from the Department of Education's school building and pre-fab replacement programmes of a number of 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 of 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 to '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 yet 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."
Libraries
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Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
Community
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Application for Grants (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
"That this Committee notes reports that the provision of training programmes for unemployed persons, under various Government Labour Activation initiatives, is being inhibited by lack of suitable accommodation, which complies with access and health and safety regulations, in Lucan and Clondalkin, requests the Manager to assess the possibility of the Council making available for training programmes space in Community Centres, such as Ballyowen Castle, Clondalkin Civic Centre, and other Council managed premises."
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Manager if he will provide the figures for the number of applications and the number of grants provided, in the Lucan Electoral Area under the 3 Housing Grants Schemes for older people, people with disability/health problems and Mobility Grants?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
Parks
Questions
"To ask the Manager for an update on efforts to secure the taking-in-charge of open space at Ash Park estate?"
"To ask the Manager for an update further to my motion at the September meeting regarding the request from Lucan United FC in relation to their pitch at Airlie Heights?"
"To ask the Manager for a report on the Autumn plans for tree planting and pruning and to include in his answer when the Council will act on the repeated requests from residents of Palms Manor for action in relation to the hedgerow at the Eircom compound?"
"To ask the Manager that Noting the Report on Motion 16 at the Area Committee Meeting of 24th September 2013, if the Council has had any meetings with residents and An Garda Siochana about possible measures to ameliorate problems arising from anti-social incidents at the steps leading from the green space at Palmerstown Park to Kennelsfort Green, Palmerstown, and if he will make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Manager if the Council is actively assessing the possibility of providing additional small playgrounds in Lucan and a playground in Palmerston, and if he will make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Manager for a progress report on the taking-in-charge of the grass verges at the entrance from Griffeen Avenue to Hayden's Park, Tullyhall and and Rossberrry Estates, Lucan?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the situation along the area between the Covert and Kennelsfort Rd be examined and whatever action is required (perhaps in conjunction with the Garda to install CCTV) to bring it into and maintain it in a manner that reflects the fact that this is a residential area and a passage way for pedestrians. It is used as a hangout for anti-social behavior including drinking parties and is perpetually strewn with empty beer cans, broken bottles, remnants of fires and general litter. Despite the best efforts of dedicated workers from this Council the area is a focal point for graffiti and is anything but a pleasant place to have to pass through or to live beside. Real fears are now being expressed concerning Halloween as the green at this location has been the focal point for huge bonfires in recent years and the residents complain that neither the Council or the Garda seem to do anything about it."
"That the Manager will address the anti-social behaviour on the steps located opposite Kennelsfort Green at Palmerstown Park by removing the steps while retaining the right of way via the sloped pathway."
"That this Area Committee requests the Manager to present a detailed report, for discussion, on the future plans for the extension of Griffeen Valley Park to the area south of the railway line."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Manager to provide an update, further to my motion at the September meeting, regarding measures being introduced to ensure the more regular cleansing of identified litter and dumping blackspots in the Lucan area?"
"To ask the Manager for an up to date report on the cleansing of gullies in the Palmerston and Lucan areas of this County and if he is satisfied that all fire hydrants in the area are accessible and easily located should there be an emergency?"
"To ask the Manager for an updated report on the Council's response to complaints about the street cleaning service in Lucan Village?"
"To ask the Manager for an updated report on work done to clear blocked gulleys at Chapel Hill, Lucan on the side of the road opposite Lucan Boys National School?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Manager provides a copy of the Council's written policy on the welfare of dogs and how it relates to the practice of providing for stray and surrendered dogs together with a report on how it relates to legislation in this area and how it is applied in practice especially in how the Council responds to and deals with stray and surrendered dogs within the Lucan Area Committee, the role of private companies/servers/kennels, the role of voluntary animal welfare organisations, the total cost to the Council per annum over the past three years, what room if any for improvement of the service and that a discussion take place on the matter."
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
Roads
Questions
"To ask the Manager to provide a report on footpath repairs (including locations) in Lucan in 2013; and to request that Lucan Heights and Esker Park be prioritised for the next footpath repair programme?"
"To ask the Manger for a report on the operation of the new Heavy Vehicle regulations in the Palmerston and Lucan Area and to enquire what action, if any, the Garda have taken to have it enforced?"
"To ask the Manager for a report on the process involved when utility companies such as the ESB plan to undertake work in an area. What obligation is on them to inform local residents who may find severe delays in getting to school, work etc when they unexpectedly find their passage severely blocked by vehicles, machinery and workers that obviously was not of an emergency nature. What role does the Council have and does such information go up on the Council Web Site?"
"To ask the Manager to have double yellow lines installed on the left hand bend in Oak Court Grove (on the left as one comes out) as vehicles parked here can cause the kind of blockage that would prevent an emergency vehicle from getting in or out should such a need arise?"
"To ask the Manager for an updated report on the road works being undertaken at Willsbrook Road and the roundabouts beteween the Ballyowen Junction and Griffeen Road?"
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WINTER MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads
(No Business received)
Control of Parking Review
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"Following extensive reflection on the plight of the Laneways in Palmerston that preparations be made for the gating of the laneways at Kennelsfort Rd/ The Coppice; Wheatfield Road adjacent to House Number 1, and the laneway linking Wheatfield Road and Glenmaroon Rd to the rear of Turret on a pilot bases and that firm dates for this work be agreed."
"That this Area Committee requests the Manager to proceed with installation of the pedestrian crossing at Esker Road, outside Finnstown Abbey, in line with the warrant reached earlier this year; and noting that the planned Newcastle Road HGV restriction may result in additional HGV traffic using Esker Road at school times."
"That this Committee requests the Manager to provide a Report on the response of the Roads Department to the inspection of footpaths in Lucan Village carried out by Roads Department staff, representatives of Lucan Disability Action Group, and Councillors, to assess access and mobility problems being experienced particularly by wheelchair users."
"That the Manager investigate and report on the traffic flow on the Newcastle Road and report on why there appears an inordinate hold up in traffic turning right to the City with consequent back-up to beyond the traffic lights at Hillcrest."
"That this Area Committee requests that traffic lights systems in Lucan, in particular at Grange Castle Road and Newcastle Road, be reviewed and upgraded so as to seek to improve traffic flow."
Development
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LANDS ON LUCAN ROAD TO REAR OF ESKER LAWNS
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Manager if there has been any further progress in identifying an appropriate premises in Lucan/Adamstown for provision of a new Intreo office?"
"To ask the Manager for a further update on discussions with the NTA on possible avenues to progress the Esker permeability project between Moy Glas and Castle Riada?"
"To ask the Manager for a report on recent and pending planning applications for development in The Liffey Valley Town Centre and to include the implications for traffic in the immediate roads, e.g. The Cold Cut, Kennelsfort Road and the Fonthill Roads and to include in his report (possibly form CCTV in the area) the impact on these roads of Liffey Valley generated traffic at peak times, e.g. mornings, evenings, week-ends and Public Holidays including Christmas."
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TAKING-IN CHARGE REPORT
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
"That this Area Committee requested the Manager to present a detailed report, for discussion, on the status of the taking-in-charge of The Paddocks estate, including the status of efforts to secure completion of snagging works, permanent replacement of temporary public lighting and boundary treatment works, in particular with respect to providing an attractive boundary treatment to Dodsboro Cottages/Tandys Lane."
"That this Committee, noting that the lands in the Lucan Electoral Area know as the St. Edmundsbury lands, have recently been purchased at auction, requests the Manager to make contact with the new owners to explore the interest of the owners in entering into arrangements with the Council to provide access by the public to a limited part of the lands along the Liffey."
"That this Area Committee notes the very serious concerns expressed by residents regarding noise pollution and odours emanating from air-handling units to the rear of a shop unit at Rosse Court, and requests the Manager to present a detailed report (to include the findings of any Environmental Health Officer investigations) in relation to the planning enforcement response to these complaints."