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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 25th January, 2016.
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive, as the Waterfall at the Old Bawn Bridge is no longer visible due to tree planting and overgrowth that is full of litter, can we have these trees removed, litter cleaned up and the area properly landscaped to restore this vista for residents and visitors alike?"
"To ask the Chief Executive can the Council provide more rubbish bins outside of The Square Shopping Centre to prevent litter being thrown around by shoppers coming from The Square. Residents living around The Square have contacted me regarding this as people leave The Square by foot, some have food from fast food take-aways and throw it on the ground?"
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Illegal Dumping / Burning Waste
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to present a report on actions being taken in respect of the litter problem in Springfield Estate, Tallaght, as detailed in recent correspondence forwarded to the Council by a resident of Springfield Estate and copied to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. Will he confirm efforts being made to deal with the problem and ask if this includes visits to the local Schools and will he give assurances in respect of the matter.
Water & Drainage
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on flood damage to Glenview Park/Drive and to outline remedial works deemed necessary to prevent flooding and effluent contamination?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Committee notes the recent flooding that has taken place at 3 units in Bolbrook Drive when foul material was discharged into houses and the back gardens of residents. This Committee also notes that this has been an on-going problem in this area going back some time. This Committee calls on the Chief Executive to outline a programme of works that will resolve this matter and stop any further re-occurrence in the future.
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report detailing what works if any have taken place or are due to take place to improve the playing conditions of the pitches in Jobstown Park used by Brookfield Celtic FC and Jobstown Celtic FC?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to detail the last occasion when an inspection of Belgard Road, Tallaght was made to identify and remove illegal and unwanted signs and posters and to confirm the number of such items removed on the last occasion and in reporting will he state when the next planned inspection is to be undertaken and will he also confirm the manner in which representations should be made if local residents wish to highlight particular locations which require attention?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the current policy on the roundabouts that are sponsored by companies in the County. What is the revenue from it? How do businesses go about sponsoring roundabouts?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to have the Parks Department look at the possibility of giving over to Estate Management the responsibility of opening and closing the gates at Jobstown playground.
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to refer to the positive response given to this member's Question No. 7 at the January 2016 Tallaght Area Committee Meeting and will he now seek assurances from all Departments in the Council to ensure that senior staff are available for these Meetings which are so important to the delegations attending and will he note the negative image created when Officials were not in attendance at the January Deputations?"
"To ask the Chief Executive when he now expects to advertise another round of Community Grants and will he outline plans to ensure that as many local groups in Tallaght as possible can avail of the Grants appreciating their importance to Volunteer Groups?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if the windows and doors for the resident, Ms. Bolger living at 9 Homelawns Gardens, can be listed for replacement as a matter of urgency and also listed for insulation. I visited this home several times and the windows are in extremely poor condition. Ms. Bolger’s daughter is currently on the medical priority list and is caring for an acutely disabled and blind child in this house. There are grave worries that the conditions in the house such as lack of heat will have a detrimental effect on the health of the child. I understand that there is a replacement programme currently in place but would ask if the Chief Executive would please prioritise this household?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm that planning permission has been granted for the public transport shelter on the north bound carriageway of Belgard Road, Tallaght immediately outside Belgard Retail Park and if so will the Chief Executive confirm that the shelter has been constructed in accordance with that permission?"
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Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if a full report can be given to this Committee showing the layout of the new cycle track in Tallaght Village from the Glenview Roundabout to the Greenhills Road. Can the Chief Executive confirm if some of the grass verges along the road will be lost as a result of these works, specifically outside the houses at Glenview on the main road?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to bring a report to the Tallaght Area Committee as to what the schedule is for re-aligning the Greenhills Road. Can the Chief Executive confirm that this job is going ahead on foot of a decision made almost 10 years ago by the Council?"
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New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads
(No Business)
TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IRELAND 2016 - NATIONAL ROAD GRANTS
ROAD WORKS PROGRAMME 2016
Speed Limit Review
Pedestrian Crossings
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to investigate intrusions by stolen cars on to the footpaths that traverse Whitestown Stream adjacent to Dromcarra and Bawnlea Estate as it is becoming increasingly dangerous for pedestrians to use this space and creating an additional cost to the Council on the cleanup so after the cars are burnt out on the paths and the open spaces in the area. That this Committee further calls on the Chief Executive to provide a permanent solution to stopping access to this area by vehicles.
That this Area Committee provide more signs on roads that lead into Tallaght. We have a sign coming off the Glenview roundabout with Tallaght on it, I believe we should have more of these signs on different roads into Tallaght and on the way out.
That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange for the repair or replacement of the lampposts and bulbs situated on both sides of the Sacred Heart Boxing Club on Donomore Park which have not been operational for some time with a view to improving the lighting for Patrons of the Club and residents in the area and to deter anti social and criminal activities in the area.
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm if he has made application to the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government for funding to allow for the development of a new Library building in Castletymon, Tallaght, Dublin 24 and will he appreciate the local interest in respect of this issue and detail the schedule he expects to follow in the matter?"
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Application for Arts Grants
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if he will confirm the current position regarding proposals for the sale of Council lands at Kingswood Castle for housing purposes and will he also detail plans for consultations with the local community and also confirm the schedule being followed in the matter?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide a flagpole and Tricolur to Killinarden Community Centre to form part of their 1916 Rising Centenary Commemorations and to consider rolling out a programme to all Community Centres in the Tallaght area with a view to celebrating our National pride in our Heritage.