Agenda - Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 20th January 2016

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 9th December 2015

• HI 1

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

(a)  Letter dated 10th December 2015 to Mr. Ray Coyne, Chief Executive, Dublin Bus and reply dated 6th January 2016 from Mr. Ray Coyne, Chief Exectuive, Dublin Bus.

(b) Letter dated 10th December 2015 to Mr. Gerard Kelly, Eir, and reply dated 6th January 2016 from Mr. Ger Kelly, Eir.

• Cor (a)
• Cor (b)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee supports Aontas and the Community Education Network calls for a waiver for independently managed community education providers that would benefit services like Casp. We ask that the minister be written to and asked to support a Waiver."

• M 1

"This Committee agrees to write to Dublin Bus asking them to increase the frequency of the 76 Bus as the service is heavily used and the frequency of the service is not currently meeting demand, particularly from Clondalkin to Tallaght."

• M 2

"That SDCC provide a space and display cabinet in Clondalkin Civic office for Clondalkin tidy towns to display there many awards in order to showcase their many achievements and encourage people to get involved in Tidy Towns."

• M 3

"That this committee writes to Clondalkin Round Towers Heritage committee and Clondalkin History society and commend their efforts and work in getting the Tower Heritage centre going."

• M 4

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report of all locations where flooding was reported in 2015 in the Clondalkin LEA and to outline what action was taken by the Council/Irish Water to address these problems?"

• Q 1

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the water course that runs between houses in Castle Close & Castle View Road; to detail the reasons why this water course floods into the back gardens of houses at this location; to detail what steps have been taken by the Council to date to address this problem; and to detail what further measures can be taken to address this problem in the future?"

• Q 2

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this committee be provided with details of reported incidents of flooding throughout the LEA in November, December and January and a report on the success (or otherwise) of flood mitigation efforts made over the past number of years."

"There is a history of flooding at Castle Close, Clondalkin.  Could a report be presented on this issue with some information on how residents might be assisted with this recurring problem."

• M 6

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the taking in charge of Monastery Heath and on the legal issues related to the ownership of Mount St Josephs graveyard?"

• Q 3

Rathcoole Car Park proposal – update

• HI 5

Update on the 2014-2018 Playspace Programme

• HI 6

Update in taking in charge of Monastery Heath Estate

• HI 7

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That SDCC Identify a location in Newcastle to plant a Tree of Hope to remember those who have died by suicide and those that live with mental health issues."

• M 7

"This Committee fully supports Knockmitten United FC and their efforts to secure funding for an astro-turf pitch located on the old basketball court beside Knockmitten Community Centre. We urge senior management in both Environment and Community Services to do everything in their power to ensure that the land ownership issue is resolved and planning permission is in place in advance of the next round of Sports Capital Funding."

• M 8

"This Committee fully supports Knockmitten United FC and their efforts to secure funding for an astro-turf pitch located on the old basketball court beside Knockmitten Community Centre. We urge senior management in both Environment and Community Services to do everything in their power to ensure that the land ownership issue is resolved and planning permission is in place in advance of the next round of Sports Capital Funding."

• M 9

"This Committee fully supports Knockmitten United FC and their efforts to secure funding for an astro-turf pitch located on the old basketball court beside Knockmitten Community Centre. We urge senior management in both Environment and Community Services to do everything in their power to ensure that the land ownership issue is resolved and planning permission is in place in advance of the next round of Sports Capital Funding."

• M 10

"That this Committee requests an update on proposals for a car park to serve Rathcoole Park, in light of the Capital Spend budget approved by Council in December as and per my previous motions and subsequent debates on the issue."

• M 11

"That this committee request a report be presented on how Liffey Valley Rangers Football Club might be assisted in their efforts to get water and electricity supplies connected to their facility at Ballyowen Park.  These services are essential to them."

• M 12

"This Committee fully supports Knockmitten United FC and their efforts to secure funding for an astro-turf pitch located on the old basketball court beside Knockmitten Community Centre. We urge senior management in both Environment and Community Services to do everything in their power to ensure that the land ownership issue is resolved and planning permission is in place in advance of the next round of Sports Capital Funding."

• M 13

 "That the Chief Executive present a report on how the regulations in relation to dogs are enforced in Corkagh Park and on what options are open to park users confronted with dogs owners who refuse to abide by the rules.

There is a serious issue with dogs being walked without leads in Corkagh Park.  This is proving to be a problem for responsible dog owners who adhere to the rules. There have been several incidents of such dogs being attacked by dogs which are allowed to run free. There is also an obvious risk to other users of the park from dogs which are not kept on leads." 

• M 14

"That this committee agrees that a space be looked at in Corgagh park that a port cabin can be put for Clondalkin Men's Shed. This important voluntary local social service needs a permanent home and will work with SDCC on this."

• M.15

"Following several motions I had down on recycling banks for north Clondalkin, Bawnogue, Newcastle and Tidy Towns - can a report be given on development of this? when will suggested changes of locations be brought to SDCC for councillors to discuss?"

• Q 4

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for  a report on part 8 approved sites in  Clondalkin area - what is the delay in building the houses? and when is it thought they may be built?"

• Q 5

New Works (No Business)

Balgaddy Update

• HI 10

Correspondence (No Business)

"This Committee agrees that, in light of South Dublin County Council's ownership of a unit in the Bawnogue shopping center, the Council makes a contribution of €1040 to the management company for the upkeep of the facility. The Committee further agrees for the Housing and Community section request that the car park of the centre is included in the gateway cleaning schedule."

• M 16

"This committee agrees, further to motion 11 at the December 2015 Area Committee, to conduct an audit of all single/double infill sites in Clondalkin with a view to determining whether there are sufficient sites to proceed with an infill scheme at these sites and if not to indicate to the Council development department that these sites may be considered for disposal."

• M 17

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee agrees that the space on Orchard road allocated for use by Clondalkin Senior Citizens be fitted out as a day centre for a day centre for Clondalkin Senior Citizens to meet a much needed local demand."

• M 18

"When the former Cowans site was developed, one of the units was reserved for use by the community and a drop in centre for the elderly was clearly indicated as the intended use. Could a report be presented on how the local home help service might be assisted to develop this facility."

• M 19

"That a Mental Health information day is held in the Clondalkin council offices that highlights services available and local services and agencies are invited to attend."

• M 20

"That this committee calls for a meeting on anti-racism issues and the production of stickers for community events and businesses and that someone from SDCC Community section attend and this be ready to be rolled out for the United Nations anti Discrimination week 21-27th March 2016."

• M 21

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the footpath resurfacing programs in St Marks estate?"

• Q6

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the footpath resurfacing in Glenfield?"

• Q 7

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the following list of urgent footpath repairs presented to the Roads Section at the February 2015 Clondalkin Area Committee:

9 and 10/12 Johns Park Ave. 
Rathcoole Main St. 
9/10 Woodford Garth 
Dunawley (10 locations)
56/57 Johns Park West 
36/37 St Marks Crescent 

• Q 8

New Works (No Business)

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

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee asks that the Council fully withdraw their intention to insert a second pedestrian entrance from St. Johns Road onto Fonthill Road and to provide assurances that they will not insist on any future conditions to any plans for the neighbouring lands - see planning application SD15A/0294 & SD15A/0278."

"This Committee agrees to write to Dublin Bus asking them to erect bus shelters on bus stops 2126 and 2121 on the Neilstown Road. These stops are located opposite Finches, Supervalue, Aras Rualach, Rowlagh Community Centre and are the busiest stops on the Neilstown Road."

• M 23

"That this Committee urges the Chief Executive to seek an urgent resolution to the issues delaying the switching on of the pedestrian crossings on Main Street Newcastle which have now been in place for almost one year." 

• M 24

"That this Committee be provided with a detailed report on pedestrian safety in Newcastle that includes an assessment of pedestrian safety for those walking to St Finian's from the Glebe estate and street lighting outside the new school."

• M 25

"To ask the Chief Executive for details of correspondance between South Dublin County Council and the Department of Defence in relation to proposals for an aviation museum at / near Casement Aerodrome?"

• Q 9

New Works (No Business)

Planning Files

A. Large Applications Under Consideration

B. Files Requested by Members (No Business)

• H-I 15 (A)

Clarification on issues pertaining to Mount St. Joseph Cemetery

• HI 16

Report on RIC Barracks

• HI 17

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee recognises the local importance of St Finnian's Well in Newcastle and ask that the Chief Executive gives a report on St Finians well, what efforts have been made to enhance and preserve the well and when will a sign be erected?"

• M 26

New Works (No Business)

Update report in respect of disposal at Foxdene, Balgaddy

• HI 19
• HI 19 A/ Law Agent advice

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this committee congratulates the business community and local groups of Rathcoole on their successful hosting of a Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town initiative and endorses the message that Rathcoole and the surrounding villages of Newcastle, Saggart and Brittas are open for business."

• M 27

"That this Committee agrees that the management organise an inspection of the car park at Neilstown Shopping Centre to ascertain and fix the cause of the water retention which is causing difficulties for both shoppers and retailers?"

• M 28

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Library News & Events

• HI 21

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)