Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 26th January 2016.
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the cleansing of back lanes in Palmerstown; to ask for details of the frequency of cleansing, resource allocated and amount of waste removed; and to ask if there are any plans to install CCTV to act as a deterrent to dumping?"
"That the Chief Executive responsible report on the cleaning rota for the Palmerstown Laneways as some of the laneways have the appearance of not having been cleaned for a long time. Despite previous assurances, it would appear that the area where doors or boundary walls have been recessed back is not being cleaned by the Council. This is often the area where dumping takes place and if residents were to “push” it into the carriageway of the laneway they would be dumping and possibly causing an obstruction. The surface of some lanes is very broken and, especially where used as a regular right of way, a hazard for pedestrians or cyclists."
"Some of the laneways in Palmerstown are kept very well due to a combination of local of local volunteers and Council Staff. Others are in a very dirty and un-kept condition have been so for several months. Can all lanes be cleaned please as per the promised rota and can a copy of the rota be made available to this area committee?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee, while acknowledging recent reports in responses to requests for CCTV to deter illegal dumping along Tandy’s Lane, nonetheless requests the Chief Executive to examine and implement measures to prevent the shocking and disgusting problems of dumping along this rural road."
"That this Area Committee, acknowledges recent reports in response to requests for CCTV to deter illegal dumping along Tandy’s Lane, but requests the Chief Executive to further examine and implement measures to prevent the ongoing nature of dumping along this rural road and outline and provide measures taken to investigate and prosecute those found to be littering this stretch of road."
"That the Chief Executive outlines a strategy for dealing with illegal dumping in our major laneways such as Tandy's Lane, Ballyowen Lane, Hayden's Lane and Palmerstown back lanes, including installing an array of mobile CCTV units that can be moved from place to place."
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to give clarification regarding the redevelopment of the playground in Griffeen Valley Park. When will redevelopment take place and also what is current funding for the project?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on graffiti clean-ups in the last three months in the Lucan and Palmerstown Area; to outline why graffiti in Palmers Drive, Palmerstown (opposite number 50) has still not been cleared despite logging and scheduling in November 2015; to outline a timeframe for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to outline as promised a timeframe for the commencement of the tender process for a playground at Waterstown Park, given that this was outlined repeatedly to members in conjuction with the planned refurbishment of Griffeen Valley Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive, further to the response to my motion (47036) at the November 2015 meeting, for an update on the planned technical review and assessment of lands and preparation of Part 8 development proposals for an extension to Griffeen Valley Park, on lands at Grange, between the railway and Grand Canal to include the provision of additional, much-needed playing pitches and ancillary facilities?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the schools in Lucan and Plamerstown that are currently using council owned pitches/facilities?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"As a follow up to my motion of October 2014 41075, that this committee requests the Manager with responsibility bring forward costed plans that can be considered in the context of the 2017 budget, for a facility in Waterstown Park that will provide a place where patrons, e.g. organised users, can meet to plan their activities, change their gear and avail of toilet facilities and if consideration also be given to included it as a facility/incorporating Palmerstown Boxing Club."
"That the Chief Executive arrange to have a raised mound constructed in Esker Cemetery at the location where the alter for the annual mass is placed. The said mound should be approximately 2ft High and 16ft x 12ft and be sloped and grassed over for easy maintenance"
"That this Area Committee, further to discussion at the June 2015 meeting with the Luttrelstown Group and the Manager’s response to my motion discussed at the September 2015 meeting, requests the Chief Executive to outline progress on discussions within the Council and any engagement with the Luttrelstown Group on proposals for the provision of permissive ‘Green Routes’ on lands at St. Ed’s - along the River Liffey, with connections to the Lucan Road."
"That the Chief Executive ask the Public Realm Department to cut the grass verge on the right hand side of the Lucan Newlands road leading in to Glenvale estate and for this area to be put on a regular cutting program?" (overdue membersnet Item 1142383 refers)
"That this Council asks the Chief Executive for an update on the installation of lights in the car park area at Lucan Harriers / Weston Hockey club house as agreed at the September meeting (46130 Motion 5)."
"To ask the Chief Executive to take the following steps to protect the safety of residents using the footbridge over the N4 between Esker Lane and Cherbury Park estate in light of recent criminal activity in the area;
1. Cut back all hedgerows, bushes and foliage at the foot of the bridge at both sides of the bridge
2.Increase the public lighting in the area
3. Give due consideration to CCTV at an appropriate location along the route in question
4. Continue to liaise with An Garda Siochana to ensure the County Council is doing all possible to discourage criminal behaviour in this area?"
"That the Chief Executive responsible provide an up to date report on the cleaning of Gullies in the Palmerstown area especially in Oak Court Drive and the Laneway between Culmore Road and Palmerstown Drive."
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive when he expects to hear if SDCC has been successful in getting the grant from the government towards the Lucan swimming pool?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to provide an update on both the planned provision of the long-awaited Adamstown Sports & Community Hall and my previous request for consultation with Adamstown residents and local sports clubs/community groups on the needs of the Adamstown community in terms of community facility provision."
Housing
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the serious delays in resolving planning enforcement complaints S7565 and S7648 relating to Weirview Cottages, Lucan?
Headed Items
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members (No requests)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on current road plans joining The Paddocks and Tandy's Lane including maps of original plans and maps of current plans; to outline how the revised road plan will impact on residents of the Paddocks and residents of Dodsboro, and how any additional traffic will be managed at this busy location; and if he will make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on taking in charge of roads in The Paddocks, Adamstown, Lucan, as well as all lights in the estate?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the examination of measures to address chronic traffic congestion at Griffeen Avenue as a result of the bottleneck between the Griffeen Avenue/Road roundabout and Grangecastle Road; including an update on discussions with Dublin Bus in relation to the location of bus-stops?
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the new bike lockers that were installed on the Lucan Road at the junction at Woodies. What has been the uptake and usage of these lockers.
What revenue has been made from these lockers and what was the cost of the supply and installation of these lockers?"
"Can the light sequence at the junction of Kennelsfort Road/R148 be reviewed please. It gives very little time to traffic from either upper or lower Kennelsfort Road. It is taking 20 mins to travel from the Silver Granite to the R148 at 9.30 in the mornings. The commitment was that it would take no more than 3 light changes to clear upper Kennelsfort Road between the entrance to Woodfarm Acres and the R148?"
"That this Council asks the Chief Executive to further investigate the traffic measures that are in place at the entrance to the rear of Supervalu, Lucan on the Newcastle road. Car accidents still continue to happen at this location (last one weekending 05.02.16)."
Headed Items
TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IRELAND 2016 - ROAD GRANTS
ROAD WORKS PROGRAMME 2016
Speed Limit Review
Pedestrian Crossings
Griffeen – Traffic Issues
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (no business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence:-
1) Dublin City Council - Re Chapelizod By-Pass
2) Kishogue Train Station
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"Given that enforcement of (any) traffic restriction cannot be left to An Garda Siochana alone if other measures can assist, that the feasibility, cost and time frame for installing chicanes inside the HGV restriction zone i.e. on Kennelsfort Road between the entrance to Woodfarm Acres and the R148 and at the Oval or other suitable location(s) within the cell between Kennelsfort Road and the R148 be carried out as a matter of urgency and a report brought to the March LAC."
"That this Area Committee agrees that the 2016 road maintenance works programme should include a provision for the plastering of boundary walls at Foxborough between the Foxborough Road roundabout and Grangecastle road junction; noting that when preparing an unsuccessful application for the Community Initiative scheme, Foxborough Maintenance Association had sought quotes for plastering of these boundary walls with quotes receiving ranging from €23,000 to €57,000."
"That this area committee seeks a further update on previous motions which request "That the Chief Executive arrange to install a pedestrian crossing on Esker Road by AGP in 2016. This measure is essential to improve safety for school going children on the main walking route coming from Griffeen Avenue to the 3 local schools."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to take action on the footpaths on the main street in Lucan village. The paving that is in place at present is uneven and parts of it is very slippery. It is only a matter of time that someone will have a bad fall on these paths. We call on the council to replace and repair these paths as soon as possible."
"That this council asks the Chief Executive to investigate the possibility of installing CCTV on the Newcastle road to monitor the HGV restriction. To date HGV’s continue to use the Newcastle road during the restricted times and in many cases the volume of HGV’s at school time is increased and adds to the gridlock on the Newcastle road."
"Notwithstanding the report given at the January meeting of this Committee, to ask the CE why the wishes of the elected members as expressed at the July Council meeting by 30 votes to 1 with no abstentions, that a 3.5T restriction be put on Kennelsfort Road and the residential cell between it and the R148, were not acted upon especially as there are a number of inaccuracies in the following report as presented at that meeting, they were challenged at the time and at the earlier LAC and the challenge still stands:
“The current arrangement in relation to HGV's on Kennelsfort Road is in conformity with the Council's Policy Document "The Mobility and Management of Heavy Goods Vehicles on South Dublin County Road Network". The Council complies with the relevant traffic regulations and Traffic Signs Manual as directed by the Minister in relation to the provision of a weight restriction on the road. Traffic calming is in place, the speed of traffic is low and pedestrian crossings are also provided. As reported by An Garda Síochána following patrolling and checkpoints since April, HGV use of the road is at a low level and much of this type of traffic is of local nature. The amount of HGV’s observed on Kennelsfort Road is not disproportionate to the road network and similar roads. Previous site meetings with Council staff and local stakeholders observed no desire to restrict vehicles less than 7.5 tonnes.”
In particular, at a site meeting with local residents in April 2014, local residents made a very strong case for a 3.5T restriction and only agreed to the 7.5T restriction for a TRIAL PERIOD on the bases that: 1. the restriction zone would be redefined as between the entrance to Woodfarm Acres and the R148 (contains no commercial buildings and would be easier to enforce). This has been done. 2. The Council would liaise with An Garda Siochana to have it enforced. It was reported at the LAC Nov 2014 (41377) that it had not been monitored by An Garda due to a technical problem. 3. The Council would meet again with the residents in Sept 2014 to review the situation. No such meeting has taken place. Secondly, the accuracy of An Garda report on the number of transgressions has to be questioned as it does not tally with either local experience as reported by people living on the road or with the response to my motion at the January LAC meeting which reported 3 to 4 transgressions which were “not deemed out of line with local” access. But there are NO commercial premises within the restricted zone, which raises the question of what the norm is. Finally, there are no traffic calming restrictions on the "Cell"."
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No business received)
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive, for an update on any subsequent examination of proposals made during discussions at the December 2015 meeting regarding my motion (47406) on the 'Old Schoolmaster's House' and site in Lucan Village, particularly in relation to proposals that SDCC look at the feasibility of
- acquiring the 'Old Schoolmaster's House' and site but not developing the building and instead focussing on landscaping and managing the curtilage with a view to enhancing the attractiveness and amenity of the Village and further boosting Lucan's performance in the national Tidy Towns competition;
- acquiring the site and adjoining sites to the south, along Adamstown Road, with a view to assembling a parcel of lands that would present viable opportunities for development of community or cultural facility by the Council?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee, further to the reply to question 41118 at the October 2014 meeting of this Committee, requests the Chief Executive to commit to a timeframe for the installation of new 'welcome' signage at key gateways to Lucan Village, to outline the locations where this new signage is to be installed; and to provide a graphic sample of the planned new signage; and to further outline a timeframe for provision and promotion of a Lucan Village Heritage Trail; noting that these are the primary objectives of the rejuvenated Lucan Village Network."
"That this Council asks the Chief Executive to consider the possibility of utilising council owned building that is currently unused on the Newcastle Road (next to Lucan Pitch and Putt club) as an interim solution to clubs that are currently hiring premises which are in horrendous conditions. (picture can be provided)."
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to write to Dublin Bus to seek an update on plans for additional investment in bus services in Lucan in 2016 further to they very constructive discussions held with Dublin Bus late last year?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee writes to the incoming Minister for Education and Skills seeking updates and continued commitment on the schools in Lucan that have been sanctioned for school building extensions including Schoil Mhuire which recently received confirmation that building work was to commence as well as to also provide update and time scale on the provision of a joint Sports/Community Hall in Adamstown in conjunction with South Dublin County Council."
"That this Council supports and writes to the Minister of Education regarding an application for additional accommodation for two new classrooms in respect of St Mary's boys national school Lucan Co Dublin. As the school has reached an enrolment figure of 505 pupils, they are to receive an additional teacher from Sept 2016. At present they have no appropriate space to house a new teacher. They also require a room to facilitate resource requirements for children."
"That the Chief Executive contact the HSE and Prison Service, requesting solutions to the ongoing difficulties being experienced by residents in Whitethorn Park, Palmerstown arising from the boundary between Cherry Orchard Hospital, Wheatfield Prison and 139 Whitethorn Park and bring a report to this Committee of their findings."
"There are students all over parts of Lucan (and other areas) attending different schools which are not within walking distance which lead to a lot of traffic congestion especially in the morning time. Therefore this motion requests that the CEO investigates the benefit of introducing local school bus service to help alleviate traffic congestion."
"That this Committee writes to the incoming Minister for Justice, in light of the continuing reported upsurge in break-ins in Lucan, Clondalkin and Palmerstown, seeking a commitment to provide adequate resources to An Garda Siochana to do its work in protecting the public effectively; and also to examine measures that will free up Gardai from court duty or at the very least from waiting around unnecessarily through fixed appointments, so that they can get back doing the important work in the community rather than be tied down with non-core duties when they would much rather be working on the ground."