Headed Items
Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee Meeting of Tuesday 14th October 2014
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the provision of schools in the Firhouse area, providing details on meetings which have taken place, contacts made and any work which has been carried out since the beginning of September, and to make a statement on the matter?"
Headed Items
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members (No Business)
Installation of Cycle Track from Scholarstown Roundabout to St. Colmcilles National School.
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to please arrange for an inspection of the paths in WoodstownVillage, noting in particular the path outside No. 2 Woodstown Walk (a full list of problem paths will follow which will highlight the worst paths in the estate). Once it is confirmed that these paths need repairing please confirm when residents can expect this work to be undertaken and completed?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to inspect the roads and paths on Willbrook Road and to report back as to the general condition of both. The cycle-lane heading in the direction of Ballyboden Road is particularly bad and represents to me a potential danger, the surface has cracked leaving a gap large enough to entrap the wheel of a bike.
What looks like a temporary surface on the paths has, overtime through natural wear and tear, eroded leaving the paths as a likely tripping hazzard in some areas.
Can you please confirm what percentage of next years budget has been set aside for paths and road maintenance? Once again people are demanding value for their property tax.
Finally, and in anticipation of a certain reply, can you please provide a timeline within which it is envisaged such works will be done?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to inspect the Lighting on the Whitechurch Road. The Street lighting is sparse and the darker nights leave the road dark, spooky and deserted.
Is there any scope for adding extra street lighting - especially in the areas where the footpath veers away from the road and is hidden in behind bushes?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the following projects; (1) the Walkinstown Roundabout Study, (2) the Whitehall-Wellington cycle scheme including surfacing and other works at Perrystown, (3) the Tallaght-Ballyboden cycle scheme?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to construct suitable steps at Church View, Rathfarnham as a matter of urgency. The current steps are much too high and steep, making it impossible for elderly residents to use this access path across from Bushy Park, especially in icy conditions?"
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No business received)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive explore the idea of funding a school bike scheme, not unlike the National bike to work scheme which has been a huge success for both citizens and bike shop proprietors. The proprietors of such shops tend to be small businesses operating in the villages throughout our county. In recognition of the part played by these small businesses, who in turn make up a large share of the commercial rate payers, is it possible to set up a schools “bike to school” scheme throughout the County. Such an incentive would follow on from the Council’s “Safe Cycle Programme” and would serve to elevate some of the traffic congestion around our schools. If an affirmative response is provided at this meeting I will take a separate motion to the next Council meeting."
"That the Chief Executive moves immediately to erect metal palisade fence at the entrance off St Colmcilles Way and that additional fencing be placed along the entire wall so as to deny access from the M50 off ramp at Knocklyon. The area runs parallel to Orlagh Park, and is located behind the timber fencing and between the Orlagh Park/ Beverly Estate Wall. The area can be easily accessed from St Colmcilles Way or if you walk down the M50 off ramp at the south bound exit this area can be similarly accessed. A hut had been constructed in the area and is ideally suited for anyone who wishes to engage in any criminal behaviour and Gardai have found evidence of drug use in the area. This also needs to be removed as a matter of urgency."
Economic Development
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
Application for Arts Grants
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for an inspection of the paths and trees in Boden Park. Please cross reference with the current Abrocultural Programme 2014 and confirm which trees ought to be pruned or removed and a likely date for such works to be completed by.
A lot of the trees are over-grown now in the Estate and are in serious need of pruning. The trees are blocking light at night time and they are also obstructing pathways and are damaging cars with sap falling onto cars parked underneath.
Residents were assured that ALL trees in the Estate would be pruned earlier in 2014, however this never happened. Please at the same time inspect the paths throughout the estate and provide a time frame for including all such works on the Paths Programme.
"Japanese Knotweed - I know of one property affected by this insidious plant and once it gets into drains or under walls, it can damage foundations & drainage systems and cost thousands to rectify.
Can we identify areas where this waterside plant is prevalent and initiate a strategy for the elimination of it?
It has been proven to decrease property values and could result in costs for SDCC.
The case I reported off the Whitechurch Road was ineffectively dealt with by SDCC - spreading weedkiller half heartedly does nothing?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for Leaf clearing on the Whitechurch Road. The footpaths are swamped with leaves, please advise when these will be cleared?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for a programme of appropriate pruning and removal of any trees, bushes or other plants adjacent to the River Poddle between Tymon Park and the boundary with the City Council area which may contribute to flooding in terms of blockages and other impacts on the river flow and drainage?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to clarify any works which have taken place adjacent to Westbourne Lodge, Dublin 16 and what future works are planned at the site in respect of the adjoining GAA grounds, and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive how many (a) primary schools and (b) post-primary schools in the area under the remit of this Committee have taken part in the Green Schools programme; how many flags have each school been awarded; how many schools in this area have yet to sign up to the Green Schools programme; and what plans are underway to further increase participation in this area?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to have the area surrounding the bridge between Ballyboden Road & Willbrook Drive cut back as a matter of urgency. The area is very overgrown with trees and shrubs and local residents are concerned about people not being able to use it in its current state?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to have stone markers with the words, ´Ballyroan´ to be placed on the top and bottom of the Marian Road, with stone supplied by SDCC, but agreed by the Butterfield & District Residents Association?"
"Given that Big Belly bins compaction capability means they can hold eight times more waste than our average street bin, will South Dublin County Council explore the potential installation of completely self-powered, big belly bins in Knocklyon and thus reduce the number of street bin collections by 86%?"
"To ask the Chief Executive can an update be provided on the possible amendment of the Green Dog Walkers initiative to provide bio-degradeable bags rather than plastic bags?"
Headed Items
Tree Maintenance Programme Winter 2014 / Spring 2015
Development of Dodder Valley Park and Kennedy Field between Spawell Roundabout & M50 for playing pitches and running track.
Report on Graffiti
New Works (No Business)
Motions
Correspondence(No Business)
"That this Area Committee recommends that the grounds in Dodder Valley park (behind Scoil Carmel and down to Mount Carmel Park) - which was previously earmarked for a grass running track and playing pitches - be developed only as pitches and at least 3 be made available for the use of Knocklyon Utd.
The grass running track should in turn be put on the grounds known as Kennedy field between Spawell Roundabout and the M50 - which was earmarked to be developed as an extra pitch for Knocklyon Utd.
It has been made clear by representatives of Knocklyon Utd. that only if the extra pitches are developed in Dodder Valley Park will Knocklyon Utd. be in a position to accommodate the Running track in Kennedy field.
This work should be carried out as soon as possible subject to the approval of each of the committee’s of Knocklyon Utd, Bros. Pearse and Templeogue Athletics Club."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to present a report on the carrying out of the current (2014) Arboricultural Programme, clarifying how many trees have been pruned or removed, and how many are left to be actioned, and stating when work on these trees will be carried out; and that this Committee calls for the prioritisation of this outstanding work along with further work in older estates and emergency requirements, including pruning, removal and replacement planting, in the upcoming Arboricultural Programme in consultation with public representatives."
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to advise how many social housing units are contained within the current planning approved developments within the Rathfarnham/Terenure/Templeogue areas?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee agrees that the Traveller Accommodation at Stocking Avenue is not maintained to an acceptable standard; agrees that there is consistent illegal 'over-wall' dumping (among other issues) and requests the Chief Executive to take every available measure to ensure that the environment at this location is improved substantially; that weekly checks and inspections are undertaken and that the residents are communicated with a view to informing them that the current state of the environment is utterly unacceptable."
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive, regarding Community Centres in the Rathfarnham/Terenure/Templeogue areas. Many of these were built with funds raised from within the community. What is the current situation with these as some of them are being paid rent from, amongst others, the Department of Education. How much profit are they making and who benefits from these profits, if any?"
Headed Items
Application for Community Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)