Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes
Minutes of the Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting held on 15th April 2015
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the 1997 Section 183 Balgaddy land transfer to the Laurence O'Toole Trust detailing what parts of the original Section 183 conditions were not met and what contacts the Council has had recently with the Trust to resolve these outstanding matters?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a report on what measures are been taken to improve economic development in the Clondalkin area, to include any plans for signage and advertisement of Clondalkin as an attractive economic hub?"
Headed Items
Part VIII for Proposed internal road Grange Castle Business Park
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"Following the debate on the canal path Greenway at last month's area committee could the chief executive present a report on whether there has been any progress on the following issues;
1. Littering in the vicinity of the bins and the frequency of their being emptied.
2. The issue of graffiti removal from seats and poles.
3. The issue of whether seats and bins should be removed from the Greenway because of the fact that they appear to cause littering, dumping and antisocial behaviour."
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask for Dublin Bus to be written to and ask that a feeder bus be provided between Clondalkin Village and the Luas?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
(a) Letter dated 4th March 2015 and 23rd April 2015 to Chief Executive, Dublin Bus and reply dated 27th April 2015 from Dublin Bus.
(b) Letter dated 8th April 2015 to Chief Executive, Dublin Bus and reply dated 28th April 2015 from Dublin Bus.
(c) Letter of congratulations issued to Moorefield Shotokan Karate Club and Collinstown FC dated 28th April 2015
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"This Committee agrees that the Council write to Luas managers Veolia asking them to open the gates from the Luas stop to Tallaght hospital to assist access for Luas passangers of limited mobility who wish to access Tallaght Hospital."
"That this committee write to Retired Active Men's Social (RAMS group) in Newcastle and congratulate them for reaching a 5 year anniversary (in September) and acknowledge the vital contribution they play in the community in Newcastle. Also to look at any supports they can be given in order to continue and also to enable them mark their anniversary in September.
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on Halloween 2014 in the Clondalkin LEA detailing; the number of illegal bonfires in the Clondalkin LEA in 2014, 2013 and 2012; the cost of removing bonfire wood in advance of Halloween and cleaning up after the bonfires in the Clondalkin LEA area in 2014, 2013, 2012; the investment by the Council Community services in Halloween activities in the Clondalkin LEA in 2014, 2013 and 2012?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a list of approved food and refreshment vendors that are approved to be in Corkagh Park, and to provide a copy of conditions and standard Licence agreements. Also to ask is there any social responsibility clauses that are or could be included in such agreements?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update report on Corkagh Fisheries also to ask how can someone apply to tender for the contract. To present a report to the Area Committee on options for the Fisheries bearing in mind the possible advantages and possibilities to the community and for inclusion?"
Headed Items
Update on Playspace Programme 2014-2018
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"This committee commends the Corkagh Park fairies and their protectors in the Irish Fairy Door Company for their ambassadorial work for the Clondalkin area. These brave fairies have had no difficulty in settling in numerous new homes, both North and South of the Naas Road. They have done Clondalkin proud in parks, schools and homes all over this county and much further afield. This committee also commends the Parks department of SDCC for looking after the fairies so well in the Fairy Wood in Corkagh Park and now in other parks in the county. This committee also commends the Chief Executive and those managers in SDCC for their foresight in assisting the Irish Fairy Door Company by forging a mutually beneficial partnership with them. Finally, this committee wishes the fairies and the Irish Fairy Door Company continued success with this excellent venture."
"That the Chief Executive presents a report on parking options at Rathcoole Park with a view to assessing the feasability of using the area opposite the Parks Depot, within the park, but currently unused as an amenity."
"This committee requests that the Chief Executive would examine the possibility of establishing a weekly farmers market in Corkagh Park."
"That the Chief Executive presents a report on potential locations for the play space in Newcastle, for which funds have already been ringfenced."
Environment
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the motion passed at last months Clondalkin Area Committee meeting agreeing to have HSE Environmental Health Officer and SDCC council engineers reports on damp in the list of Balgaddy houses provided?"
Headed Items
Anti social quarterly statistics for 2015
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That SDCC Urgently seek emergency funding and this be made available to help families in Oldcastle Park to improve and upgrade the Accommodation for the Traveller's living there.’’
"Given the scale of the Homeless issue in the Clondalkin area and following motion 41187 (Detailed below) passed in November 2014 we ask that the Chief Executive present a list of sites suitable for a Homeless hostel and that all options be presented to this area committee as a matter of urgency so a plan of action can be drawn up and the relevant Department can be lobbied for funding. Also that a full update be given on funding for social housing."
| 41187 | Councillor F. Timmons | Clondalkin Area Committee | Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 19 Nov 2014 | Motions | 22/10/2014 |
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Given the growing Homelessness issue in the Clondalkin area , the area committee calls for immediate action , we call for an emergency hostel to be built in Clondalkin. We also call on the Government to release funds in order to build social housing. We ask that the Alan Kelly T.D Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government be written to an that the crisis nature of the situation be expressed. |
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Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on festivals funding in the Clondalkin LEA in 2014 detailing projects supported and an outline of projected funding available and spending commitments for 2015?"
Headed Items
Application for Community Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"This Committee expresses its deep disappointment at the failure of the Council to submit a sports capital grant application for the Knockmitten United FC astro pitch and the subsequent loss of a potential €200,000 investment for the local community; agrees to formally write to the club pledging the Committees continued support to the clubs ongoing efforts to secure this facility for the local community; and requests that the Chief Executive presents a report to the Committee detailing the reasons behind the Councils failure to submit this important application."
"That the Chief Executive present a report on plans to mark Sustainable Energy and Bike Weeks in the Clondalkin LEA."
"To ask the Chief Executive to present a report for discussion at the meeting reviewing the St Patricks Day events in Clondalkin in 2015 and getting elected members views on the proposed events for 2016."
Planning
Headed Items
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"This Committee agrees that the Council should explore the possibility of the placing of a blue plaque on the structure of the Old House, Rathcoole and a heritage information sign on the street detailing the history of the House, its original owners and their links to the 1798 Rebellion."
"As there are ongoing issues with litter from Take-Away / 'restaurants' food outlets in Clondalkin and with the possibility of a further 'restaurant' on the Main Street, can SDCC issue a report on how many retaurants / fast food outlets are allowed to be established or is there any limit? Can the number be capped to exclude further encroachment into the village? What criteria (apart from paying rates) is there for a fast food outlet to operate."
"That the Chief Executive, with respect to the Substitute Consent application currently being considered by An Bord Pleanala, provide a detailed report on activity at Windmill Hill, Rathcoole to include the result of recent site inspections carried out in response to my numerous motions and representations on this issue. In particular I would like clarification as to whether activity at this location is in compliance with the conditions of permission SDQU05A/4 in relation to the notification of blasting and dust control; the condition attached to permission SD12A/0059 and PL.06S.241259 in relation to the recycling of non-bitumionous waster; condition 7 of the same permission which protects the Liffey Aqueduct Arterial Culvert ; and that the report address the perceived encroachment of the activity into lands outside of the permission grant. I would also like the report to clarify whether the activity is contrary to the current Development Plan Table 4.3.1 which protects the view of the Hill from Browns Barn and the listing of the windmill house as a preserved structure."
Transportation
Questions
"Could the Chief Executive provide details of the types and locations of the promised traffic calming measures on Nangor Road (at Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcáin) and a timeframe for the commencement of works.
Also, could solar powered signs (similiar to that at St. Kevin's CC) showing motorists their actual speed be placed at the approaches to this school from both directions."
"To ask the Chief Executive for a list of the footpath repairs scheduled for Rathcoole and Newcastle villages for 2015?"
"That the Chief Executive present a report on the progress of safety inspections at the Kilteel Road / Callaighstown Lower junction and consider the need to resurface the Callaighstown Lower road given it's current condition."
*Roadmap ref: MOT/2014-June/49740
"To ask the Chief Executive to issue an up to date report on the of 'de-cluttering of redundant signs'. As per rep 19/2 & response 24/3 this work is due to be carried out in April (ongoing since 3rd Oct. 2014 ref.1051275)?"
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee request the Chief Executive to present a report for discussion at the meeting outlining options and costings for the provision of additional car parking spaces on the inner Boot Road and Rockfield Drive. The Committee is aware that no budget provision has been made for such work in 2015 and is not requesting that such work takes place this year. The purpose of the report is to inform members of possible options in advance of the estimates for 2016."
''That this area committee calls on access on Balgaddy Road (Opposite church) be re opened to allow access to local shops and services for the local residents.''
"This committee requests the executive to consider an alternative exit from Newlands Junction (at JMC's Van) from which all trucks could avoid the Newland junction as HGV's are currently experiencing difficulties here at the moment."
"This committee calls for the immediate implementation of the 30 kmph speed limit in all the town centre areas in the Clondalkin electoral area, in all housing estates and in the vicinity of all primary and second level schools in the area."
"This Committee agrees to write to the management of Elmfield Industrial Estate requesting that the prune and properly maintain the trees at the rear of Riversdale Road (particularly in the vicinity of 24 Riversdale Road)."
"This Committee agrees that the Roads Dept should engage with the management of Knockmitten Community Centre to agree and provide signs to direct the public to the centre and adjoining facilities."