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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 23rd February, 2015
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if he is satisfied that the dwellings at Mac Uilliam estate, to which housing applicants have been referred and have taken up occupancy, comply with building regulations with regard to permanent ventilation of habitable rooms?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report indicating what actions, if any, are being taken to facilitate Senior Citizens or others, either a sole tenant or couples, who are seeking to downsize from three bedroom to single bedroom accommodation and could he indicate if any talks are taking place with the Voluntary Housing Sector to provide such accommodation?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That the Chief Executive present a full report on all matters relating to the Apartments Block on Cookstown Road (beind Super Valu) detailing the make-up of units and confirming what plans are in place for the allocations of the Apartments and also confirming that everything possible will be done to facilitate applicants from the local area who wish to be accommodated at this Apartment Block.
That this committee calls on the Chief Executive to informally consult the local communities, including councillors, surrounding the planned social in-fill housing at Dromcarra Avenue, Killinarden and St Aidan’s, Brookfield ahead of the Part 8 plans being initiated. This is with a view to ensuring that the badly needed housing can be provided as quickly as possible and also that the local community can have their say on what is going into their local area and are fully included in the process.
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a follow up report, in relation to the to the question, I had asked in January's Tallaght Area Committee with regards to City Wise's Astro?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on progress towards the provision of an additional new stand at Tallaght Stadium detailing contacts and consultations which have taken place in the matter and confirming what schedule is being followed in respect of the provision?"
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Application for Community Grants (None)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report regarding the completion of New Bancroft Hall phase two and to indicate if any discussion have taken place with the developer regarding a completion date?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he is aware of the view of the Tallaght community that some serious effort should be made to protect, preserve and improve the site of the Katherine Tynan home at Kingswood Heights and will he appreciate that this historical site should not be lost for future generations?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to update the committee on plans, previously announced, to improve the pedestarian access at St Maelruains National Schools onto Firhouse Road West and will he appreciate that this has been a long time issue for the local community"
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Planning Files
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Council be commended on the roll out of cycle lanes/walkways within the county and request that the Manager prioritise its completion especially with regard to Phase 2 - Tallaght to Ballyboden
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if the Public lighting Dept can provide a list of areas deemed priority for replacement within Tallaght Central?"
"To request the Chief Executive to ensure large roadsides at the entrances to Killinarden from the N81 are corrected in order to ensure that the name of the area is spelled correctly? They currently read Killinardan."
" To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the plans for pay-and-display car parking in Saggart Village?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to give a commitment, due to the upsurge of anti social behaviour in the new Carrigmore Park, that proper lighting will be provided as part of the park plans. The residents have expressed this as a priority."
"Can I ask the Chief Executive to check the ramps in Kilmartin Park which need to be repaired, some are in a bad way and need attention as soon as possible?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleachs Business
In light of the article in the Tallaght Echo 05/03/2105 regarding the realignment of the Cookstown Road on safety grounds and provision of parking spaces for Solas Chriost National School, this Committee calls on the Manager to make a full report to the Committee on the matter.
That this Committee calls for a full report from the Chief Executive on plans, announced in the Tallaght Echo (issue date 5/3/2015), that following a meeting between the Solas Chriost school community and the Council that a decision has been made to realign the stretch of the Cookstown Road; will he confirm what further consultations will take place and how these proposals will now be progressed, including how he expects parking places to be provided.
That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to upgrade the public lighting in the car park of Castletymon Shopping Centre to enhance public safety and to assist in reducing anti social behaviour.
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if lands have been purchased by the HSE to locate a nursing home in the Tymon North Area? And if so can the CEO please provide details regarding the number of residents etc?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm that he is dealing with submissions by Tallaght Community Council, other Tallaght organisations and individuals in respect of proposals for Tallaght Village under the Village's Initiative Scheme and if he will confirm when he expects the works to be initiated and completed ?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he will report on contacts with the HSE in respect of the proposed Nursing Home at Tymon North Tallaght; if consultations have taken place with the Planning Department and also confirming arrangements now in place for the disposal of the land in question?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
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Application for Arts Grants (None)
Library News & Events
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleachs Business
That this Area Committee calls upon the Chief Executive to consider the renaming of Sean Walsh Park to "Independence Park" to honour and commemorate those citizens of Tallaght and other areas of our County, who participated in the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence
That This Committee agrees that city wise education in jobstown has been ignored financially by department of education and that this Committee make contact with the Minister for Education to ask for this project to be assisted with more funding to provide for the service for this education center.
This center has had to cut back in services in education due to the present cut backs from the department.
City wise is a great asset to the community in West Tallaght and this needs to be addressed to assist the children to receive vital education in West Tallaght.
That this Area Committee calls for the establishment of a Special Endeavour Award for Adult Literacy. The award could come in the form of an individual bursary or,ideally, as a financial assist to a local literacy service(s).
It could be run on the basis of a written piece by individuals availing of Adult Literacy Services in the County.
The award could be funded through the streams available to the Social and Community SPC specified for such purposes.
The Committee also respectfully suggests that the" Kieran Swords Adult Literacy Award" may be a suitable title for the award in acknowledgement of Kieran's high regard among Council staff and elected members,and the crucial role Libraries play in education and life long learning.
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if lighting and cameras can be provided to combat anti social behaviour at the park and playground at Carrigmore?"
"To ask the Chief Executive that the gate removed from Maplewood Green/Maplewood Close be reinstalled to protect this space from vehicles using it as a turning bay and attracting ASB? Appreciated."
"To ask the Chief Executive to attend to the boundary wall at 3 Maplewood Park as it is in a poor state of repair. It is crumbling and poses a risk to the public. Can the Council assess this and make it secure?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if the agreed painting of the boundary railings at Parkhill, Kilnamanagh be done this Spring?"
"To ask for an update on the roll out of "Dog Fouling" signs across Tallaght Central and request one to be visibly placed at the end of Bancroft Road- entrance to Bancroft Park which is particularly problematic for residents"
"To ask can the Chief Executive provide an update on plans/proposals for a Skate Park for Tallaght?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report regarding the long overdue remedial works and provision of a new footpath at the rear of Castletymon Library and could he indicate if a start date for commencement of works has been agreed?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report, in light of the long delay, indicating if replacement Playground in Tymon Park has gone to tender and is there a definite timeline for its construction".
"To ask the Chief Executive to have the lane way to the rear of 6 Tymon North Park inspected and all dumped materials removed?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if the public realm department can please arrange to have the Graffiti removed from the Priory Wall in Tallaght Village?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update, including dates, on when the work at Carrigmore Park will be completed and for details on what remaining work has to be carried out at the park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the mobile CCTV unit to deployed at the green space between Sundale Grove and Suncroft Park in order to try and combat the persistent illegal dumping problem at the green. The residents are constantly cleaning the area and the council’s cleansing unit have also carried out numerous cleans at the spot of dumped and burned material. Residents feel the use of CCTV could help identify those responsible."
"To ask the Chief Executive for a full update on the Jobstown Park Masterplan, including time-frames for the start of each aspect of the plan and when the work is expected to be completed?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for details of the cleaning schedule in Sean Walsh Park. The stream along the path from the bring centre to the Old Bawn Community School entrance is constantly very littered."
"To the Chief Executive, now that the problem with the gauge of the steel fencing has been resolved and replaced when can we expect the Astro pitches facility at the Tallaght Leisure Centre to be finally opened, and why the long delay?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present a further update on action being taken in respect of Graffiti in Tallaght Village, Glenview and other sites throughout the area and if he will appreciate the concern of the local community in respect of this issue?"
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Public Realm Works Programme 2015
Update on the Five Year Play Space Programme 2014 – 2018
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to use the resources available to him to (A) remove the large amount of litter that is lodged in the stream in Tymon Park. The particular black spot is located between the two bridges on the Tymon side of the Park and (B) resurface the pathway on both sides of the pedestrian bridge, including the surface of the bridge.
That this committee ensures the timely upgrade and renovation of the boundary wall of Parkhill on the Kathryn Tynan Road.
At a previous Area meeting I submitted a motion to ask the Chief Executive to arrange inspection of the pathway leading from The Park Millbrook Lawns to the Seskinview Road. While some works were carried out I have been contacted by residents to complain that the area has now become totally un-passable. I am therefore re-submitting the same motion to this committee ans would ask that considerable upgrades take place in this area.
Residents have complained that the pathway which leads from the bottom of Park through to the Seskin View Road has become overgrown and during the winter months is totally impassable due to flooding (Many people use this to access the 77A bus and also parents with prams going to and from the shops). I attended a meeting at the site with residents and this is clearly the case. They have also complained that the walls surrounding the grass area have become dangerous as there are holes in them and they could come down on a child if they climbed up on them. Can you arrange to have this area inspected and let me local residents know what works will be completed to improve the pathway and make the walls safe?
That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to remove the graffiti, recently painted on the wall at Glenview that fronts onto the Tallaght Road. This location is part of the approach to St Aengus Parish, the National Basketball Arena and to Tallaght Village and is an ongoing eyesore.
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for details on what the rules are surrounding retail units having bins outside their stores and if they are responsible for cleaning the area outside of their stores?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)