Agenda - Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 22nd June 2015

Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Monday 25th May, 2015.

• Minutes 25th May 2015

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to give details of the number of additional voters that were added to the supplementary voting register for the Tallaght electoral areas in advance of the recent Referendums."

• Q. 1

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Committee notes the legislation currently passing through the Dail to amalgamate IT Tallaght with other institutions in the Dublin area. This Committee calls on the Chief Executive to write to the Minister for Education requesting that the name Tallaght is retained in the institutions title post amalgamation.

• Motion 1

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the implementation of the new horse by-laws and how the Council is dealing with the increase of horses in the green spaces in estates. And if the Chief Executive can confirm what happens to horses that are removed?" 

• Q. 2

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for the list of areas/estates that are to receive "dog fouling" signs within the Tallaght area, including dates for completion."

• Q.3

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would make a report on progress, if any, regarding the landscaping and footpath maintenance works on the green area, bounded by St Aongus Green, Park, Road and also Tymon North Road, as agreed and discussed at the Deputation meeting with residents from the St Aongus and Tymon North Estates and indicate a timeline for completion of such works." 

• Q. 4

"To ask the Chief Executive if the lower walking track in the upper Waterfall end of the Dodder Valley Park can be inspected, this needs serious maintenance. There is soil encroachment on the pathways, the undergrowth needs serious pruning and access to the riverbank needs to be improved to all people to fish and importantly enjoy the visual amenity along this lower walking track.

The fence & trees need to be removed beside the waterfall at the bridge to restore this protected structure to its former glory as a key, visible landmark in the park. The trees were planted in the last 6 years to reduce anti social behaviour. Since then the new cycle track, new bridge and significant increase in walking clubs using this park has massively increased the positive, recreational activity & passing supervision in this park, reducing the need to block the river with this Tree barrier."

• Q. 5

"To ask the Chief Executive for an official date with regards to the long awaited opening of the Astro pitches in the Jobstown Park. Residents are becoming very anxious at this stage."

• Q. 6

"To ask the Chief Executive, in relation to Greenhills Archery in Tymon Park, while clearly I agree with facilitating such a successful club there are a number of issues which are outstanding and need resolution in relation to their current location in the South West Corner of the Park near Balrothery/Castlelawns.

What consultation if any was carried out with the Residents who live in the proximity of the Park at that end? What meetings have been held between Greenhills Archery and the Council? The container they use has been moved once already, has a final location been agreed?

What precautions have been taken to prevent a stray shot from hitting bi-standers including people in the vicinity of their homes?

It should be noted that it is not helping matters that this particular end of the Park was neglected for years."

• Q. 7

"To ask the Chief Executive to present a full report on plans to provide the long promised Sports Pavilion in Dodder Valley Park, Old Bawn, detailing contacts he has had in respect of the issue and confirming the exact location in the Park and the schedule now being followed."

• Q. 8

"To ask the Chief Executive about the current litter Bye Laws regarding signs been put up by businesses around the Tallaght area at lights, signs and other junctions . There are certain signs that do not get any notices from the Litter Department. What is the current situation on the cash for cars signs that are put up on stop signs and area signs which have damaged this property. Has this business been fined or spoke to about this?"  

• Q. 9

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence(No Business)

That this Committee support the erection of a sign, with appropriate symbol, to mark the start of the Dublin Way at the roundabout situated  at Kiltipper Way.

• Motion 2

• Motion 3

That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to detail actions being taken and proposed to deal with the serious litter/graffiti problem in the Tallaght area and will he also confirm if any prosecutions have been pursued in respect of the issue in 2015.

That this area Committee asks the Chief Executive for a report on the current bylaws for business & shops where litter is left outside certain shops and other businesses, litter is a major problem in certain areas in Tallaght. I have been asked to highlight the Kiltipper area where the shops are, lots of litter in this area from certain shops no one taking ownership.    

• Motion 5

"To ask the Chief Executive what is the current time frame for the new stand at Tallaght Stadium?"

• Q. 10

Application for Community Grants

• H I - 7

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report regarding the Warmer Homes works carried out on Social Housing in the Tymon, Aongus and Tymonville Estates and indicate if there any homes which have yet to have the works carried out and could he indicate a reasonable timeframe for completion of such works?"

• Q.11

"To ask the Chief Executive if he can please have the windows and doors inspected at 27 Avonbeg Drive. They are in an extreme state of repair and the tenant is unable to close them properly which is causing heating and security issues."  

• Q.12

"To ask the Chief Executive if an up-to-date mutual transfer list can be prepared in order to help people to find other Council tenants that would be willing to transfer with them as the current list is very out of date." 

• Q. 13

"To ask the Chief Executive to update the Committee in respect of the Apartment Block on Cookstown Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 detailing when he expects units to be completed and occupied and also confirming his plans for the allocation of the accommodation including efforts to ensure that local families are included in that Policy."

• Q. 14

Anti Social Behaviour Report

• H I - 9 ASB Tallaght

The Housing Procurement & Allocations Report

• H I -10 The Housing Procurement & Allocations Report

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to present a full report on plans he announced recently in respect of 63 Apartments at Tallaght Cross, detailing the schedule being followed in respect of the occupation of the accommodation, confirming how families are being chosen for the apartments and confirming what resources and supports are being made available to these families.

• Motion 6

That this committee requests that the Council reviews its policy of not replacing or fixing windows, doors or similar fixtures in Council houses that have been the victim of crime, including burglary or anti-social behaviour.

• Motion 7

"To ask the Chief Executive if any contact has yet been made in respect of the so called ESSO site in Tallaght Village giving that media reports suggest that the lodging of a Planning Application is imminent."

• Q. 15

"To ask the Chief Executive to state if any contact has been made with the Planning Department by the Developers of the Apartment Block on Cookstown Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 confirming full compliance with all Planning conditions."

• Q. 16

Planning Files

A. Large Applications Under Consideration

B. Files Requested by Members

• H-I 12 (A) Large Applications

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive if there there any plans to renovate Balbrook Bridge at the N81?"

• Q. 17

"To ask the Chief Executive if the bridge at Bolbrook can be inspected? After recent work to insert under ground drainage pipes beside Bolbrook bridge, the pathway was left in a less than acceptable state. The pathway is still partially covered in soil & the wooden bollards were not reset evenly. The end result is a messy entrance for Glenview & Bolbrook. Can the Chief Executive arrange to have any required works carried out?" 

• Q. 18

"To ask the Chief Executive that children at play signs be installed at the entrances to Russell Square estate in Jobstown."

• Q.19

"To ask the Chief Executive that yellow lines be installed at Carrigmore Meadows in Citywest to deal with the serious traffic problems in the road, which has already had three fairly serious road collisions and to request that traffic lights be installed on the Citywest Road?" 

• Q. 20

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Council engage with Kilnamanagh Residents Association regarding the use of their Estate as a training course for large articulated vehicles and 3 tonne signs be erected as soon as possible.

• Motion 8

That this Committee asks the Chief Executive to investigate the problem of parking outside Woodies. The Bank of Ireland staff are parking in the estate causing major problems in the area for the current businesses in Whitestown. The gates at Woodies have planning for use for deliveries only. Currently it is been used for access through to the estate. Bank of Ireland have over 1000 staff and have parking for 600, leaving Whitestown with a parking problem and health and safety issue.

• Motion 9

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm plans for works at Castletymon Library."

• Q. 21

Application for Arts Grants

• H I - 16

Library News & Events

• H I - 17

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to present a report on his plans to attract Tourism to Tallaght taking advantage of the sites and facilities in Tallaght and will he outline his communications strategy in that regard and also confirm if his approach includes the possibility of developing Heritage Sites including the Site of the Katherine Tynan Home in Kingswood Heights.

• Q. 22

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)