Agenda - Tallaght Area Committee Meeting - 23rd February 2015

Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 26th January, 2015

"To ask the Chief Executive OFficer to outline actions he is taking in respect of regular flooding along Main Road Tallaght?"

• Q 1

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer if a Graffiti cleansing unit is in operation within the county.

Can the Graffiti be removed from the boundary wall at Glenview- facing entrance to Tymon?"

• Q 2

"Despite the Councils best effort  there remains ongoing graffiti at the Charlie O Toole bridge- to ask the Chief Executive OFficer to consider erecting a brick façade on the side of the bridge that faces into homes? It is proven that a brick/uneven façade deters graffiti as smooth facades attract it?"

• Q 3

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer if he can please arrange to have the tree located outside 62 Tamrisk Ave, Killmamanagh, inspected and if found to be dangerous removed?"

• Q 4

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer if the Roundabout at Glenview- N81 can be aesthetically improved- it is the Gateway to Tallaght for traffic coming from the City Centre and should be landscaped to reflect this?"

• Q 5

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer if he would arrange to provide a Name Stone commemorating Tallaght community worker Charlie O'Toole, the co founder with Fr. Paul Hynes OP, of Tallaght Welfare Society, at the bridge across the by pass at Tallaght Village/St. Dominics noting that a Name Stone was erected at the site when the original bridge was opened in 1979 but was lost when the new bridge was built and will he appreciate the wide support in the Tallaght area for such provision?"

• Q 6

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer if any action is open to him under the Derelict Sites Act in respect of the unfinished apartment blocks on Cookstown Road and in reporting will he appreciate the concern of the local community in respect of the issue?"

• Q 7

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer to present an updated report on his contacts, within the remit of the Parks section, with St Marks GAA club, Cookstown Road, Tallaght in respect of the issues of concern to the club?"

• Q 8

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer if he is taking action in respect of the litter problem reported in Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght and in reporting will he appreciate the need to maintain a positive image of the park which is of great benefit to the community?"

Update on Litter problem - Tallaght Area

• H-I 4

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence(No Business)

That the Chief Executive Officer attend to the trees that line the N81 that are compromising visibility and safety- with special attention to those at Glenview and the trees opposite near the junction to Old Bawn.

• M 1

That this committee calls on the Chief Executive Officer to convene a meeting of the Gardai and local residents to discuss the ongoing problems with anti-social behavior in the environs of the Sean Wash Park area.

• M 2

"To ask the Chief Executive OFficer  if he will have discussions with the Management of Belgard Community Centre in respect of the need to provide 2 astro pitches in the grounds of the Community Centre and will he appreciate the need to provide such facilities?"

• Q 10

Application for Community Grants  (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

St. Aongus Tymon Residents Association  - Deputation

• H-I (8)

Updated Report on Anti Social Behaviour

• H-I (9)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer to  attend to damaged tarmac outside 19a Avonbeg Park? This was submitted via "Fixmystreet" several months ago?"

• Q 11

"Due to increased traffic the footpaths, kerbs and tarmac surrounding Dominics shops requires attention. They have become cracked, uneven and are crumbling and pose a public safety risk. Can the Chief Executive Officer arrange to have this area inspected and carry out any works required?"

• Q 12

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer if he has considered the provision of a school warden at Solas Chriost, Belgard noting the concern of the school community in respect of traffic management issues at the school?"

• Q 13

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

NRA Allocation 2015

• HI 12
• HI 12 NRA Allocation 2015

Roadworks Programme 2015

(a) Maintenance Works Programme 2015

(b) Traffic Works Programme 2015

• HI 13 (A)
• HI 13 (B)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Committee welcomes the recent installation of energy saving public lighting in Kilnamanagh and requests that the Bancroft Estate be prioritized for the roll out of the programme.

• M 3

That the Chief Execuitve Officer arranges for ramps to be installed on the Old Naas Road.   This road has a creche and residential properties on it.   During peak times, trucks and other traffic will take a short cut, leading back on to the N7.   This is a huge issue for the parents and residents.

• M 4

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer for a report on the recent Planning Permission applied for with regards to Newlands Cross Cemetery?"

• Q 14

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer if he will arrange to have the lane way at the side of St Maelruins Terrance and the shops on the Old Bawn Road inspected. Signage has been erected in the area which blocks the line of vision out on to the Old Bawn Road for motorists. To also ask the CEO if the wall at the back of Maelruins Terrace can be inspected. The wall height has been increased and this is blocking out light into these dwellings. Can the CEO please confirm if planning permission has been provided for this and if not can he ensure the height is reduced. I have also been informed that two car washes are operating in a premises at the the rear of St Maelruins Terrace, can the CEO confirm if planning permission has been provided for this type of commercial use? Residents have complained that these car washes have caused flooding in the area as drainage is not capable of dealing with the waste water?"

"People living on Seskin View Road backing on to Dodder Park, where a new bridge has been erected recently, say there is a high pitched noise emanating from the bridge when the wind brows, which is very annoying and upsetting and people cannot sleep. Can the Chief Executive Officer arrange to have this inspected and carry out any works required to fix this issue?"

• Q 16

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

• H-I 15(A) Large Applications

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Application for Arts Grants

• H-I 17

Library News & Events

• H-I (18)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"Can the Chief Executive Officer inform Members on proposals for street furniture in the Westpark Estate and Greenhills Road?"

• Q 17

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Committee congratulate the Chief Executive Officer on work done within Tallaght Village. Under the Village initiatives can the Chief Executive Officer update members on further works for this historical compact County town and discuss implementation of these proposals.

• M 5

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer for an update on "Fixmystreet"- with particular emphasis on timeframe for responses?"

• Q 18

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the Minister for Justice to assign additional resources, personnel and vehicles to Tallaght Garda Station to respond to the challenges facing the Gardai in respect of crime and anti social behaviour in Tallaght.

• M 6