Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 23rd September 2014

• HI 1

"To ask the Chief Executive with fundraising started for next years Palmerstown Festival can their grant be increased for 2015?  This festival has been getting bigger year on year and they could do with extra funding?"

• Q 1

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the provision of a Swimming Pool in Lucan?"

• Q 2

"That this Committee recognises the hard work that the Irish Red Cross do for the elderly people of Lucan.  Could the Council confirm what funds / grants are available and what assistance can be offered to them?"

• Q 3

Application for Community Grants
(No business received)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"This Area Committee reaffirms previous calls for provision of a new multi-functional community centre in the Lucan-Adamstown area at the earliest possible opportunity."

"That a discussion take place, based on a report from the Chief Executive, on the level of support including financial available to community groups who provide local services and facilities such as community centres, services for the active retired, meals on wheels and youth services, on a voluntary bases with a view to revamping how this Council now that it has access to a Local Property Tax, can best support such services in the 21st century."

• M 2

"That this Committee having regard to previous motions on the issue and the recent decision of the County Council to fund pavilions to be shared by local sporting groups in our parks take immediate steps to commence an upgrading of the Community Centre at Griffeen Valley to a top quality multi purpose centre in line with other such facilities around the County."

• M 3

"To ask the Chief Executive to detail the number of Council tenancies in the Lucan Electoral Area of Lucan/Palmerstown and provide a breakdown by estate and number of bedrooms?"

• Q 4

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the number of persons currently on housing lists in the Lucan/Palmerston area and the average waiting time for persons on these lists to be housed?"

• Q 5

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That a debate take place on the housing situation in this LA and that information be made available by the Chief Executive on the numbers on the housing list from this LA and the number of, both public and private homes, that are currently empty in this LA."

• M 4

"To ask the Chief Executive if he will examine the road drainage near the parking bays in the vicinity of the Ulster Bank and The Coach House, as they are prone to flooding during wet weather; and especially to ensure that they are not blocked by fallen and swept leaves during the winter months?"

• Q 6

"To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update on efforts to achieve the proposed widening of Willsbrook Road to provide two lanes approaching the Grangecastle Road junction; as well an update on the review of traffic management at Grangecastle Road between the Willsbrook and Lucan Road (Woodies) junctions; including measures being examined as part of the Lucan Access Study, the review of traffic/bus lanes and the proposed introduction of a UTC system?"

• Q 7

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the timeframe for implementation of options to revise junction arrangements at the Newcastle Road/Hillcrest Road junction in order to seek to improve traffic flow at Newcastle Road?"

• Q 8

"To ask the Chief Executive, as part of the Lucan Access Study's examination of Grangecastle Road, to include a review of the boundary treatment to Hermitage Park estate and the replacement of the unattractive pallisade fencing opposite the top of the Foxhunter off-ramp, noting this location represents one of the main gateways to Lucan?"

• Q 9

"To ask the Chief Executive when the new LED lighting is to be installed in Glenvale Estate, Lucan which should have been installed this summer. As highlighted in Eoin O'Broin representation on 10/4/2014."

• Q 10

"To ask the Chief Executive to consider a request for "Children at Play" signs at the entrance to Tully Hall Court in Lucan."

• Q 11

"Following the meeting that took place with; the Hermitage resident/NRA maintenance (GSJ Maintenance,WS Atkins) /manager of Texaco garage/Avoca representative/Lucan Tidy Towns and Lucan councillors, in relation to the improvement/enhancement plans on N4 slip road (junction3) to ask SDCC to assist this project and to continue to liase with all stakeholders?"

• Q 12

"To ask the Chief Executive to write to Gardaí Traffic department Blanchardstown to request an update in relation to enforcement of the school time HGV restriction on the Newcastle Road?"

• Q 13

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads
(No business received)

Winter Maintenance Plan 2014/2015

• HI 6

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Chief Executive report on traffic studies carried out since schools reopened in September in the block including Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig, Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, Colaiste Cois Life and Esker Educate Together and provide an update on plans that have been or are planned to be implemented in the coming months to improve pedestrian safety, safe traffic flow and responsible parking in the vicinity, given concerns addressed to this Council and its elected members; to ensure that the principals concerned and parents associations continue to be kept in the loop; and if he will make a statement on the matter."

"That the necessary arrangements be initiated to extinquish the right of way at the bottom of Liffey Close Lucan as per petition (supplied) of the residents as this is a most dangerous pedestrian exit of serious concern to parents of young children in the area and a source of anti-social behaviour including house breaking in this relatively quite cul de sac."

• M 6

"That this Committee requests SDDC to examine the pedestrian access between the Irish Wheelchair Association, the Maxol garage and Lucan Sarsfields GAA club on the Newcastle road with a view to extending the existing pedestrian pathway to give safe access to the aforementioned."

• M 7

"That this Area Committee, noting the worsening traffic congestion in Lucan, calls on the National Transport Authority, as the regulator and licensing authority for public transport bus services in Dublin, to:

• - Firstly, include a new orbital route linking Lucan Village, Clondalkin & Tallaght (similar to the previously proposed No. 166 Dublin Bus route) as part of the upcoming competitive tendering process of 10% of routes in Dublin; and

• - Secondly, seek the introduction of the previously-proposed 25C route from Adamstown to City Centre, via Newcastle Road and the N4-Newcastle Road interchange, to be provided by Dublin Bus or a private operator; while protecting and where possible expanding the carrying-capacity of the existing 25A & 25B routes."

• M 8

"To ask the Chief Executive for the current status of a conservation report commissioned relating to the site of the old cemetery at Mill Lane, Palmerstown?"

• Q 14

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the legal status of Shackleton Mills, Lucan and who the current owner is and if it is within SDCC?"

• Q 15

Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration (No business received)

B. Files Requested by Members (No business received)

TAKING IN CHARGE REPORT

• HI 9

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this Committee agrees to invite the receivers appointed for The Paddocks Estate to a meeting of all Lucan Councillors to brief Councillors on ongoing efforts to complete the estate to enable the estate to be fully taken in Charge by the Council."

• M 9

"That the Chief Executive takes steps to identify a location for a Heritage Centre in Lucan to compliment the ongoing work to develop Heritage trails and other works as part of the Village Improvement Initiative."

• M 10

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the provision of a digital library in Palmerston?"

• Q 16

Library News & Events

• HI 11

Application for Arts Grants

• HI 12

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on matters discussed at last months ACM regarding proposals for a pedestrian bridge across the Griffeen in Lucan village; especially with regard to what further contacts/discussions, if any, have taken place between the relevant Council departments regarding guarantees to ensure the bridge maintains the same levels of flood protection as currently given by the raised wall; given that climate change projections suggest increased heavy precipitation increasing the likelihood of the "one in 100" year floods such defences have been built for; and if he will make a statement on the matter?"

• Q 17

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the ownership of the land on the South Dublin side of the Silver Bridge (Farmleigh Bridge) and to outline whether any discussions are likely to be held regarding a possible purchase price which would aid long term plans for developing the bridge as a tourism and heritage site in conjunction with Fingal County Council?"

• Q18

"To ask the Chief Executive to outline a timeframe for the installation of new 'welcome' signage at key gateways to Lucan Village, to outline the locations where this new signage is to be installed; and to provide a graphic sample of the planned new signage?"

• Q 19

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update of the likely period planned for the holding of the planned plebiscite for the name change from "Palmerston" to "Palmerstown" in the village area north of the N4, given that the consultation process on the register of electors for same is due to be completed in a couple of days time; and if she will make a statement on the matter?"

• Q20

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the schedule and arrangements for holding the Palmerston Plebiscite?"

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this Council requests a detailed report from the HSE in relation to the new health centre planned for Ballyowen, to include details of a public consultation process and to confirm what plans are in place to ensure that this medical centre is integrated into and complements existing medical services in Lucan."

• M 11

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update in response to discussions with Ballyowen Celtic FC in relation to the previously-agreed relocation of containers at Griffeen Valley Park?"

• Q 22
• Q22 MAP

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update in response to my motion at the September meeting relating to plastering of walls at Foxborough, including a report on the request for an up-to-date costing of the works involved; and a response to the request for an examination of the options to provide grant funding to residents to carry-out the works?"

• Q 23

"To ask the Chief Executive if and when there are plans for a clean up of the falling leaves in the Lucan and Parmerston areas?"

• Q 24

"To ask the Chief Executive would it be possible to plant some flowers and shrubbery on the roundabouts between Earlsfort and Foxborough and the one outside Rochfort and Abbeydale?"

"To ask the Chief Executive with 21 complaints of illegal dumping at Glenvale, Lucan, that the mobile CCTV camera be installed at this location for an extended period of time with a view to securing some evidence with which to prosecute those involved in the illegal dumping?"

• Q 26

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the closing of the right of way between the Bewley and Mount Bellew estates?"

• Q 27

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the success or otherwise of the maintenance schedule for the laneways in Palmerston?"

• Q 28

Update on the Five Year Play Space Programme 2014 – 2018

• HI 18 Presentation
• HI18 Play Space update

DERELICT SITES

• HI 19
• Overview
• Photographs

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Chief Executive, in responding to an upsurge of complaints from neighbouring estates in recent days about antisocial behaviour in Willsbrook Park in the runup to Halloween, with people with small children being verbally abused while out for a walk, an increase in broken bottles and general intimidation, bins being ransacked for bonfires etc; and noting that there were serious assaults some years ago when the issue was let get out of hand; reviews its policy and operation to further discourage such behaviour; investigates a capital investment to close off the park during hours of darkness whilst retaining a narrow access between Esker Lane and Esker Park via the pedestrian bridge; investigates CCTV installation as an option and gives a costed report in this regard; and liaises with An Garda Siochana to seek additional visible patrols, especially the very effective Garda Mountain Bike Units; and if he will make a statement on the matter.”

• M 12

"That this Committee agrees to invite the Liffey Valley Park Alliance to make a presentation on the their proposals for the enhancement of the natural amenity of the Liffey Valley at the next Lucan Area Committee so that all Councillors are appraised of the views and work of this campaign alliance."

• M13

"That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to bring forward costed plans for a facility in Waterstown Park that will provide a place where patrons, e.g. organised users, can meet to plan their activities, change their gear and avail of toilet facilities."

• M 14

"That the Chief Executive provide for the installation of "bio degradable mitts" to provide for a reduction in incidences of dog fouling in parks in the Lucan Area." 

• M 15

"That this Committee, noting the demands from the public, requests SDCC to install litter bins at Willsbrook Park, Ballyowen/Hermitage Park and Griffeen Park entrances/exits to facilitate the disposal of dog litter and general pedestrian waste.  Having access to bins should prevent littering and it could encourage civic minded pedestrians to pick up and dispose of other persons litter."

• M 16

"That this Council, in responding to an upsurge of complaints about antisocial behaviour, including drug taking in Hermitage Park, in plain view of houses facing onto the Park in Ballyowen and Hermitage estates; reviews its policy and operation within existing opening hours and resources to further discourage such behaviour; and liaises with An Garda Siochana to seek additional visible patrols at evening times and especially during the summer months, especially the very effective Garda Mountain Bike Units."

• M 17