Agenda - Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 27th June 2016

Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 23rd May, 2016.

• H-I (1) - Minutes of Tallaght ACM 23rd May 2016

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

• Acknowledgement from Dept of Justice & Equality
• Letter to John Lahart TD to review policing arrangements for Tallaght
• Reply from Dublin Bus re provision of Real Time at bus stops from Tallaght Village to Glenview
• Reply from John Lahart TD to review policing arrangements for Tallaght

That this Tallaght Area Committee asks the Chief Executive if he would write to all necessary stakeholders in the operation of the Luas Light Rail System asking them to address local concerns regarding increasing noise generated by the Tram system, in particular, but not exclusively, along Katherine Tynan Road adjacent to Kingswood Heights Estate inviting them to meet with the area committee and present full details of the original design noise levels set down when the system was advertised and designed as the quietest public transport system and with a comparison to the current noise levels and that this Area Committee will be calling for immediate action and works to reduce the level of noise emanating from the operation of the Tram system and will also ask that the area adjacent to Kingswood Heights be the pilot project in this regard.

• Motion 1

"To ask the Chief Executive to please advise whether there are any plans to repair the fencing at the N81 Glenview Traffic lights? Fencing is badly damaged at all lights and the general area is overgrown and unkempt?"

• Q. 1

"To ask the Chief Executive to present an updated report on the Play Space proposals in respect of Kilnamanagh and Kingswood Heights and will he detail actions he plans to deal with any of the concerns expressed regarding his proposals and will he also outline the schedule now being followed and confirm that the full cost of these works is available in the current year?"

• Q. 2

2016 Tree Planting Programme 

• H I - 4

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence(No Business)

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange for the installation of goal posts to provide an unofficial soccer pitch on the large green space adjacent to the roundabout in De Selby Estate, Jobstown. 

• Motion 2

That this Committee supports the location of a park bench at the 'Tree of hope' in the Dodder Park – at  the Seskin View end. 

• Motion 3

That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to make provision in the 2017 County Budget for the building of a MUGA, on a suitable site, in the Springfield Area, in response to a request for such a facility by the St Marks Residents Association and supported by Tallaght Garda.

That this Tallaght Area Committee asks the Chief Executive to confirm if he is dealing with any request from residents of the Maplewood area, Springfield, Tallaght regarding a request for the provision of dedicated playing facilities in the area; will he confirm plans for local consultations in that regard and detail how such a proposal might be progressed to deal with concerns about anti-social behavior and the lack of suitable local facilities.

• Motion 5

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to examine the possibility and feasibility of opening back up the the entrance into Rathcoole Park from Spingbank Estate, Saggart while taking into account the petition to open it back up that has been signed by the majority of resident in the Estate. 

• Motion 6 - Letter re petitions - erection of Palisade Fence in Springbank
• Motion 6 - Petition requesting permanent and easy access to Rathcoole park at current fence location in Springbank Estate
• Motion 6 - Petition requesting removal of fence recently errected in Springbank Estate by SDCC
• Springbank

"To ask the Chief Executive if the Council can look at the provision of litter bins within the Kingswood Park. Also if signage can be erected for dog owners in relation to their responsibilities towards their pets while in the park?"

• Q. 3

"The Council recently advised that a pilot programme of dog foul bag dispensers was to be launched in local parks. Can the Department please update and advise whether Kingswood/ Newlands Cemetary Park is to be included in this programme, and whether this will include the provision of litter bins in the parks?"

• Q. 4

Update on Litter Managment Plan 

• H I - 6

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive, in 2012 €500K was allocated to South Dublin County Council for flood relief. Under that scheme €333K was spent in the Killinardan/Knockmore area. Can a breakdown be given on what this money has been spent on and has the potential flood risk been alleviated for the tenants?"

• Q. 5

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide for the replacement of the batteries and pads of the AED - Automatic External Defibillator in Killinarden Community Centre. The pads expired in 2012 and the batteries are now also expired. Killinarden Community Centre is one of the busiest Community Centres in SDCC and the the AED is a vital piece of kit that offers centre users a sense of protection regardless of age. 

• Motion 7

That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to financially support Killinarden Community Centre to update their AED (automated external defibillator) system. They require a new battery, new pads and training for the staff. The AED is extremely important for the local community, especially children and senior citizens, who are frequent visitors to the Centre.

• Motion 8

"To ask the Chief Executive to explain why residents of Killinardan Estate cannot get insurance due to being regarded as flood risk. There are 300 areas in this country which CFRAM regard as a flood risk and Killinardan is not one of them. Mitigation works were carried out in 2012 by the OPW at a cost of €333K who then notified Insurance Ireland. The question here is when the Killinardan infill housing is complete how will they be insured due to local flood risk?"

"To ask the Chief Executive if he will confirm how many new Council houses he expects to deliver in the areas covered by the Tallaght Area Committee in this calendar year?"

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would confirm that all the units of accommodation in Pairc Na Greine, Cookstown Road Tallaght are now occupied and will he detail support services to the tenants?"

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide a detailed report on what works will be carried out on the remaining houses in the Cushlawn Refurbishment programme as part of the new energy programme. That this report further details the number of houses that will be covered and the timeframes for commencement and completion of these works. 

• Motion 9

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

• H-I 11(A) Large Applications

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to have the potholes filled on Brookview Close, these potholes have been there for over 9 years.  Additionally, to have the cover of the shore replaced?"

• Q. 9

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update regarding the painting of road markings at the junction of the Luas stop at the Square. I have raised this in previous questions and motions and was assured that these works would be carried out?"

• Q. 10

"To ask the Chief Executive to immediately carry out a review of the pedestrian crossing facilities (or lack of same) at the two roundabouts at the eastern end of Belgard Square North and in carrying out this review will he identify all works required to improve pedestrian safety at these roundabouts and establish a hierarchy that gives a greatly increased priority to pedestrians at these locations and schedule the carrying out of such works at the earliest occasion?"

• Q. 11

"To ask the Chief Executive if his Roads Department is aware of a request from residents of Maplewood Avenue Springfield Estate Tallaght to provide traffic calming measures in the area which would also have the effect of preventing the playing of football on the roadway; will he confirm plans for local consultations in the matter and will he make a statement?"

• Q. 12

Village Initiative

1) Dancing Childrens Statue - Public Plaza Tallaght

2) Saggart

• HI 13 (1) - Dancing Children Statue - Public Plaza Tallaght
• HI 13 (1) - Tallaght Drawing
• HI 13 (2) - Saggart Drawing
• Villages

Report & recommendations with regard to the provision of cul de sac at Russell Place as discusses at Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 23rd May, Motion 9.

• H I - 14

Speed Limit Review

• HI 15 - Proposed Changes
• HI 15 - Speed Limit Review Proposed Changes Draft
• HI 15 - Speed Limit Review Proposed CHanges MAP
• HI 15 Draft Speed Limit Bye-Laws

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to begin the process to extinguish the public right of way at the entrance to Kiltalown Park at Kiltalown Park in an effort to tackle the illegal dumping, illegal access by motorised vehicles and general anti social behaviour. 

• M10 - Statutory Extinguishment Procedure
• Motion 10

Due to the serious number of traffic accidents that have taken place at the junction of the Blessington Road N81 and Cloonmore Road that this Council close the entrance to the Jobstown House car park via the Blessington Road. 

• Motion 11

Presentation by the County Architect on the proposed new Castletymon Library, to be followed by Part 8 Display

• H I - 18
• H I - 18 Presentation

Application for Arts Grants

• H I - 19

Library News & Events

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to outline what contacts he is making with Government and its Agencies to ensure that the job creation needs of Tallaght continue to receive attention and in reporting will he also confirm what efforts he is making to promote employment in Tallaght?"

"To ask the Chief Executive to congratulate the staff and all concerned at Tallaght Stadium on the success of the recent Nitro Circus event at the Stadium and will he confirm any plans for other events at Tallaght Stadium during the rest of the year?"

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)