Headed Items
Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 12th January 2016.
Environment
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleachs Business
"That the Chief Executive installs a rubbish bin on the Old Court Avenue."
"That the Chief Executive to introduce extra bottle bank clearances over the Christmas period. The bank filled up and every one in the county had illegal dumping at the sites as a result of this."
"That this Committee calls for the immediate clean up of the derelict former McHugh's site on Limekiln Ave/St James' Rd, and calls for an inspection be carried out to determine if it should be re-entered on the Derelict Sites Register."
"That the Chief Executive installs CCTV in Church Lane, Rathfarnham to combat the ongoing graffiti problem in the area."
Water & Drainage
Questions
“To ask the Chief Executive report back on where the responsibility for the pipework for a sewer connection begins and ends for a private resident?“
( Address Supplied)
"To ask the Chief Executive the river beside Stocking Wood Estate is overflowing as there is now no ground for drainage due to the estates being built. This problem is only going to escalate if more property is built. Please give an update on flooding prevention in this area?."
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleachs Business
"That the Chief Executive outlines the cause of and undertakes to deal with the ongoing sewerage problem in front of Mount Carmel Park in Firhouse. At the moment the drain is simply surrounded with barriers, but locals as well as park users, have had to deal with raw sewerage overflowing from this drain during heavy rain, and this runs down as far as the red footbridge nearby, causing very serious health risks."
"That the Chief Executive outlines the cause of and undertakes to rectify the ongoing flooding in the car park outside St. Jude's GAA Club in Templeogue."
"That this Committee calls for the immediate roll-out of the flood alleviation scheme for the River Poddle, and requests a report with full details of the scheme since its initial inception."
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive when the Whitechurch Estate tree pruning will be completed. Residents have been asking council about this for years?"
"To ask the Chief Executive how many trees, estates and other areas on the 2015 Arboricultural Programme have had work carried out on them; how many have yet to be done; and to state the same statistics for trees and other work which had been committed to in 2014 and previously, where figures are available?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"That the Council do whatever works are necessary around Old Bawn Bridge in order to make it more visible from the Dodder Linear Park. It is a lovely piece of Architecture and should be show case to be proud of and shown off."
"Rathfarnham Wood Estate has suffered a crime spree recently and they have asked again that the trees be pruned back."
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive what progress has been made in providing a bus service to elderly and other residents in the Dublin 12 area of SDCC for health and other appointments, as previously supported at this Committee; to ask how many residents in the Dublin 12 area of SDCC are being supported by such services; and to make a statement on the matter?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive how many new homes for social housing have been built, procured or otherwise secured for use in (a) the Templeogue-Terenure LEA and (b) the Rathfarnham LEA in 2015 and so far in 2016; to state current commitments and future plans for such; and to make a statement on the matter?"
Headed Items
Anti social quarterly statistics for 2015 - ACM Report.
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
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Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleachs Business
"That the Chief Executive brings members up to date on the planning situation in regard to the Spawell Driving Range. There seems to be much confusion over who has responsibility for the golf balls leaving the range and hitting cars and properties in neighbouring estates. What was the original planning permission for this facility"
"What duty of care does the Council have to third parties making observations on planning applications to ensure that they are notified of the decision? I refer to the planning application for Ashfield, Templeogue (SDA15A/0036)."
"That the Chief Executive establishes who is responsible for tagged wildlife in our public parks."
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive concerns have been raised by residents on an ongoing basis about traffic at Woodstown roundabout and at Scholarstown Road in the mornings. Please provide a report on plans to alleviate traffic considering the new developments planned in Ballycullen?"
"To ask the Chief Executive having erected a finger sign for Elkwood pointing into Ashton/Knockcullen Estate will add a finger sign for Knockcullen/Ashton at this location also?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the required repairs to the wall between Temple Manor Estate and the site of St Peter's BNS, what planned action is to be taken, and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on works for the wall on Whitehall Close, and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive who is responsible for the footpath repairs necessary after serious flooding in the Knocklyon area. The footpath on Knocklyon Grove is uneven and dangerous, as is the footpath on Knocklyon Avenue after necessary water works were carried out in the area?"
Headed Items
TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IRELAND 2016 - ROAD GRANTS
ROAD WORKS PROGRAMME 2016
SPEED LIMIT REVIEW
PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
Taking In Charge Report (No Business)
Proposed Extinguishment of Public Right of Way between Wood Dale Crescent and Parkland Road
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business).
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive approve the request by land owners and farmers in the Bohernabreena/Glenasmole area for the installation of cattle grids on approaching roads as provided for in other counties and to outline a timeline for same"
"That the chief executive reports on the success or otherwise of the council's MOUs with selected utility companies. There has been a marked increase in graffiti right across the Rathfarnham/ Templeogue-Terenure ward and no obvious attempt to address it."
"Rathfarnham Wood Estate has suffered a crime spree recently and they have asked can this estate be added to the list for street light upgrade"
Libraries & Arts
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Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive registers the rath of Rathfarnham into SDCC ownership. The strip of land runs along the south side of Springfield Avenue adjacent to the river Dodder, between Rathfarnham Bridge and Woodview cottages (the land is currently maintained by SDCC). As part of the original ‘rath’ of Rathfarnham it has important heritage value and should be protected.”
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee invites the relevant HSE representation to a specially convened meeting of Rathfarnham Councillors to get an up to date status on the plans for the Primary Care Centre on the Augustines Site at the junction of Taylors Lane and Edmondstown Road. In particular, if we could be provided with dates for building works and a plan for the extent and range of services to be provided in the Centre."
"Given the planned imminent Housing developments due to take place in the Rathfarnham area, this area committee would like to invite the National Transport Authority in to outline the Transport Planning Strategy for the Rathfarnham, Ballycullen and Knocklyon Area."