Agenda - Tallaght ACM (2) 28th April, 2014

Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 24th March, 2014.

• Minutes, 24th March 2014

"To ask the Manager to assess the footpath leading from Bancroft to Balrothery which residents have reported as in need of attention/repair?

• Q 1

"To ask the  Manager to update the lighting at the green area between CastlePark and the main road?. The present  few lamposts give poor /weak light in an area much frequented by residents from surrounding estates?"

• Q 2

"To ask the  Manager can he provide an update on the Newlands Cross upgrade?"

• Q 3

"To ask the Manager to assess Parklands Ave Ballycullen as a suitable location for the inclusion of ramps with residents complaining about the high number of cars travelling at speed along this road.

• Q 4

"To ask the Manager to report on the changes to traffic flow following the recent alterations to signalling at the Spawell Roundabout, and to state future plans for the junction given the high volumes of traffic backed up to the Orwell Roundabout and beyond?"

• Q 5

"To ask the Manager to arrange for an inspection of the road surfacing and car parking on *details provided*, with a view to enhancing safety of road users and pedestrians in the estate, and to report on any remedial action needed?"

• Q 6

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business (No Business Received)

That the Manager schedule repairs to the footpaths and verges adjacent to St Killians Jnr School that are subjected to significant frequent ponding.

• M 2

That this Council restore the pedestrian crossing point on the Ballycullen Road at Woodstown Shopping Centre. The Council will also examine the possibility of removing or reducing plants on the roundabout at that location as it is obstructing the vision of motorists.

• M 3

That this Committee receives a report on the plans contained within the NTA Draft Cycle Network Plan for the Greater Dublin area relevant to the area under its remit, including (i) existing routes, (ii) designed routes and (iii) future routes.

• M 4

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business (No Business Received)

That this Committee calls on the Manager to arrange for the reinstatement of the concrete barrier at Bawnlea Crescent that was moved to allow flood water to escape into Whitestown Stream during the floods of October 2011. The gap in the barrier is being used by joyriders to access the lands adjacent to the river and putting children and walkers at risk along Dromcarra and Bawnlea.

• M 6

New Works (No Business)

A. Letter sent to the Revenue Commissioner on 25th March, 2014 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committe (2) Meeting on the 24th March, 2014, in relation to restoring normal opening hours at the Dublin Region South County District Office, Tallaght.

B. Letter received from the Revenue Commissioner on 02nd April, 2014 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on the 24th March, 2014, in relation to restoring normal opening hours at the Dublin Region South County District Office, Tallaght.

• A. Letter sent to the Revenue Commissioner 25th March, 2014
• B. Letter received from the Revenue Commissioner 02nd April, 2014

Cathaoirleach's Business (No Business Received)

That a report be presented on the maintenance/cleansing of the area immediately outside the front entrance of Rua Red, and indicating why this is proving problematical.

John Hannon

• M 8

That this Committee reiterates its longstanding call for Dublin Bus to consider the extension of the 123 bus route to the Greenhills area to facilitate linkages with the Luas, Walkinstown Post Office, St James' Hospital and other areas.

• M 9

Library News & Events

• H-I 6

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business (No Business Received)

"To ask the Manager if there are any plans to avail of the funding announced for South Dublin County in the Built Heritage Jobs Leverage Scheme in the area under the remit of this Committee, and to make a statement on the matter?"

• Q 7

"To ask the Manager, following a successful local history talk in Greenhills last autumn, to commit to facilitating further history talks in the Greenhills and Perrystown areas in conjunction with Heritage month, and to make a statement on the matter?"

• Q 8

"To ask the Manager to respond to the submission from Tallaght Community Council regarding the cycle/pedestrian route in Dodder Valley Park, and to make a statement on the matter?"

• Q 9

Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members

• H-I 8(A)

Ballycullen - Oldcourt Local Area Plan Material Alterations

• H-I 9(a) - Manager's Report
• H-I 9(b) - Addendum to Manager's Rpt
• H-I 9(c) - Environmental Rpt
• H-I 9(d) - Appropriate Assessment Rpt

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business (No Business Received)

"To ask that the Manager provide a report on Business premises situated along the Belgard Road- to include empty units and those remaining open for trade/manufacture. Is there a masterplan on rejuvenating the area that is a main artery approaching Tallaght?"

• Q 10

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business (No Business Received)