Agenda - Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 23rd November 2015

Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Tallaght ACM of 19th October

"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report indicating when the two additional ramps for Avonbeg Gardens, as agreed in the 2015 Ramps Programme, will be installed?"

• Q. 1

"To ask to Chief Executive for a further update on the traffic calming measures that were agreed by the Area Committee and due to be installed by the end of October, according to an answer given at the September meeting of this Committee?"

• Q. 2

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the possibility of traffic lights being installed on the Citywest Road?"

• Q. 3

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would confirm plans for public lighting upgrades in the Tallaght area and in reporting will he also specifically respond to the request made in that regard at the recent deputations meeting with St Marks Residents Association, Springfield, Tallaght?"

• Q. 4

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm his plans to appoint new School Wardens in the Tallaght area and will he also outline his proposals to deal with a situation which sometimes arises when a School Warden is unable to attend for work and requires a colleague to be moved from another location to the upset of those using that location?"

• Q. 5

WINTER MAINTENANCE PLAN 2015/2016

• H I - 2

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Committee tarmacs the green verge on the left hand side of the road in front of St Brigid's & St Aiden's school, and going towards the roundabout on Fortunestown way, erecting two sets of railings, one beside the road and one for pedestrians beside the railing of the school.

"To ask the Chief Executive has Planning Enforcement been provided with proof that the Greenhills NCT Centre are taking bookings well outside any planning permission that they ever had. You can book up to 10pm on Tuesday 8th of December for instance. The latest they were ever allowed to remain open until is 6pm on Tuesdays. What action does the planning department intend taking to ensure that this NCT Centre complies with all the conditions laid down by An Bord Pleanala in relation to planning file SD15A/0111?"

• Q. 6

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

No Business

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would confirm actions open to him to improve the image of Cookstown Industrial Estate and if efforts are being made to attract new job creation opportunities to this long established Industrial Estate in Tallaght?"

• Q. 7

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm plans for a new Library in Castletymon and will he outline the schedule he expects to follow in respect of this matter?"

• Q. 8

Application for Arts Grants

No Business

Library News & Events

• H-I(9)

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive if he plans to establish a Council Apprenticeship Scheme in the Tallaght area and to outline the functions which would be involved in such a Scheme?"

• Q. 9

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive if there are any plans to hold a reception in Tallaght for the Dublin All Ireland Football Champions and the Dublin All Ireland Ladies Squad?"

• Q. 10

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Committee mark International Day of Eliminating Violence against Women on November 25th to raising awareness and keep this widespread issue in the public domain.

• Motion 2

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to cut the grass at the end of Ardmore Close?"

• Q. 11

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the boundary wall at Swiftbrook. Has the tender now been issued? What is the plan now for the boundary; including details of the wall, various entrances and shrubbery?"

• Q.12

"To ask the Chief Executive to give details on what work remains to be done on Carrigmore Park by the Council and if a timeframe can be given for this work to be completed?"

• Q.13

"To ask the Chief Executive, on the Development Plan for the Jobstown Park there are railings on the Cheeverstown Road side of the Plan. Can you establish to me if this fence will be continued around the rest of the perimeter wall which includes Glenshane and the length of the Fortunestown Way down to the Tallaght Leisure Centre?"

• Q. 14

Gaelic Pitch for Scoil Aonghusa

• H I - 14

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence(No Business)

That this Committee asks the Chief Executive if the Bottle Bank located on the Avonbeg Road can be moved to a more suitable location in the area. At present due to the location a large amount of materials other than bottles are being dumped at the location and this material is then being blown all over the road and grass area. 

• Motion 3

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to take whatever action is necessary to deal with local concerns in respect of the proposed Pavilion at Dodder Valley Park, Old Bawn and will the Chief Executive particularly ensure that contact is made with Old Bawn Residents Association and Parkwood Residents Association who have lodged objections in the matter and in responding will the Chief Executive appreciate the importance of this project being delivered to the benefit of the local community.

• Motion 4

"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report regarding the proposed Modular Housing Initiative and to detail if there are plans to erect any in the Tallaght area?"

• Q. 15

"To ask the Chief Executive to please inform this Committee what Insurance cover exists, if any, to cover the cost of emergency accommodation or alternative housing for Council tenants who may have to leave their homes due to fire damage or serious water damage through flooding?"

• Q. 16

"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on the allocation of Units at the Pairc Na Greine Apartment Block on Cookstown Road and will he also confirm if he has had contact with the Developer to progress any outstanding works on the site?"

• Q. 17

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Application for Community Grants

No Business

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Committee calls on the Council to reduce the price of the Tallaght Leisure Centre's hourly rates for the Astro football pitches to a more affordable sum for local football teams who wish to use these facilities. 

• Motion 5

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to meet with the team in Citywise with a view to assisting in sustainability and further development through an appropriate partnership arrangement. 

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide details of the business plan for Tallaght Stadium as alluded to at previous Council Meetings; will he include details of what has been developed so far at the Tallaght Stadium and will he also confirm details of the long term strategy for the further development and completion of Tallaght Stadium and in responding will he appreciate the importance of this issue to the community.

• Motion 7

That this Committee requests that the Chief Executive examines the possibility of re-introducing funding for the Estates Management projects that were previously in operation in areas of the Tallaght South LEA. Included in this review would be discussions with other organisations that could be in a position to manage the project with funding from the Council, such as the South Dublin County Partnership. This Motion recognises the value of the contribution of these Estate Managers in issues such as tenanting policy, surrender of houses, local knowledge on anti-social behaviour issues etc.

"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report to this Committee indicating the cost of the clean up of bonfire sites after Halloween, in the Tallaght Area, and would the Chief Executive also indicate if there were more or less bonfires in 2015 in comparison to previous years?"

• Q. 18

"To ask the Chief Executive to present a full report on the Council's efforts to deal with the damage of our Open Spaces in the Tallaght area during the recent Bonfire Season; if he would comment on the concerns expressed by some that the promised support mechanisms to deal with Bonfires did not materialise; if he would estimate the cost to the Council of dealing with this matter and will he also confirm the schedule now being followed to repair damaged Open Spaces?"

• Q. 19

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to introduce an increased road and footpath sweeping programme, especially during October and November, to assist in the removal of fallen leaves, which pose a trip/slip hazard to pedestrians and clog up surface water drains. 

• Motion 9

That this Committee asks the Chief Executive to outline what action can be taken to ensure recyclable refuse is property disposed of.  Many green bins, particularly in the Springfield area but also many other areas within the County are not being left out for collection.

• Motion 10