Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 15th September 2016.
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a progress report on remedial work to the swimming pool at Tallaght Leisure Centre?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to please inform this Committee if the Building Insurance provided by South Dublin County Council under their Insurance Policy to Community Centres/Community Buildings in the Tallaght area provides for the cost of securing alternative accommodation in the event of a catastrophic event causing closure of such buildings?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he plans to provide Grant Aid this year to Dublin Community Games noting that this important organisation has received such Grants from our Council each year and will he also appreciate that Dublin Community Games, which has catered for young people throughout our County with their sporting and cultural programme, celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding in 2017?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on efforts being made to deal with the issues at the Swimming Pool at the Tallaght Leisure Centre which were highlighted at the meeting of Tallaght Area Committee in September and will he give assurances in the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to increase funding for special events in Tallaght area like the St Patrick's Day Festival? This event needs more funding to be able to run successfully on a yearly basis?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report to this Area Committee regarding the extraordinary waiting times for bathroom adaptation works to be carried out in the homes of our Senior Citizen tenants. There are reports of a two year wait for the likes of a low level shower base to be fitted, despite OT reports calling for urgent intervention on behalf of an infirm and aged tenant?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he can please confirm how many units received either windows or door replacement in the Tallaght Area in the year to date. Can the Chief Executive also please confirm how many people are currently on the list in Tallaght by year and grading and electoral area. Can the Chief Executive please confirm when he would expect all units with the most severe need to have their windows and doors installed at the current replacement rate?"
Headed Items
New Works
Pre-planning Presentation on Proposed Rapid Build Social Housing Tallaght area
Anti-Social Stats 2016
Housing Procurement & Allocations Report
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to reposition the camera that is on Fortunestown Road and instead for it to face onto Russell Avenue. This entrance to the estate has become a black spot for illegal dumping."
"That this Area Commitee calls on the Chief Executive to install a high quality camera in the Brookview Estate, facing the Brookview Play Space, for the purpose of identifying those involved in anti-social behaviour."
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to advise this Area Committee on any update regarding Tallaght Community Council's call to have the Architectural Conservation Area extended to include St Marys School House?"
Headed Items
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 to please indicate to this Area Committee if there are any proposals to upgrade the four public lighting mast heads in Brookmount, opposite Tymon Farm Apartments?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to give a report on areas in the Tallaght South Constituency that are suitable for the LED light upgrades?"
"To ask the Chief Executive is SDCC responsible for the roads in Calmount Park, Ballymount?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he has any plans to provide new ramps in the estates covered by the Tallaght Area Committee and will he outline his plans in that regard?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to do a traffic count in the Fettercairn area, as the increase of traffic to the Fettercairn area is due to the one way system at Belgard Green. Pedestrian lights or crossing are needed around the community centre before a serious accident happens?"
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Pedestrian Crossings
Proposed School Warden Crossings
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to immediately restore and maintain the presence of a School Warden at the junction of Old Bawn Road and Seskin View Road noting that the absence of this Warden in this school term has created much upset and concern in the local school community and will he present an update on his efforts to deal with the matter."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to make it a priority that speed ramps be installed in Tamerisk Road, Kilnamanagh. Two people have recently been run over by cars and the residents are really concerned that it is only a matter of time before someone is fatally injured."
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to report as to whether any progress has been made on the following - Following a motion passed at Tallaght Area Committee meeting on March 23rd 2015 (Motion 9) and a follow up question on September 28th 2015 (Q24), the libraries service undertook to investigate the establishment of a Special Endeavour Award For Adult Literacy, possibly in conjunction with NALA?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on plans to deliver a new Library building in Castletymon, Tallaght and in reporting will he outline actions taken to consult the local community in the matter?"
Headed Items
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
Library News & Events
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to update members on efforts he is making to ensure that the image of Cookstown Industrial Estate is improved to allow presentation of the Estate as a suitable area for job creation investment and in responding will he appreciate the importance of this matter to the Tallaght community?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to look at the open space behind Kilmartin Park and Kilmartin Gardens and if residents could take in some of the space to their gardens. This backs on to the Luas line and is currently a dumping ground?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would write to Dublin Bus asking if the company has any plans to provide further bus shelters in the area within the remit of the Tallaght Area Committee?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
Reply from Transdev re Q24 September Tallaght ACM.
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on litter fines from businesses putting up illegal signage in the Tallaght area, especially Cash for Cars?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a wall in the Tallaght area for graffiti? I believe this would stop other parts of Tallaght being tagged on a regular basis. I have seen this done in other Countries and it did cut down the amount of graffiti in the area."
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to remove the huge amount of rubbish that has been illegally dumped at the back of the houses on Brookview Court."
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the outcomes following the deputation meeting for Jobstown Celtic that was held on 23rd March 2016, also a report on what actions have been taken to date?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Motion that was discussed in June as below?
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That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to examine the possibility and feasibility of opening back up the entrance into Rathcoole Park from Springbank 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." |
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"To ask the Chief Executive to please advise this Committee if there is any ongoing discussions with Castle Combined Residents Association regarding the reinstatement works at Castle Park, on the site of the Cycle Track Compound. Will he also confirm if there are any outstanding works to be carried out on the Tallaght part of the Project?"
"To ask the Chief Executive when was the last time a road sweeping crew was in MacUilliam Estate and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to please advise as to what steps will be taken to improve the Old Bawn Bridge as a visual amenity for Dodder Valley Park users? What is the time frame for any works?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to please report as to whether any assessment of tree maintenance needs has been carried out in Parkwood, Old Bawn, Tallaght. The Residents Association have raised this on numerous occasions with the Council. Can you advise as to when the estate can be assessed and included on the Tree Maintenance Programme should work be required?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report detailing the updated timetable for the removal of poplar trees located on N81 at Glenview?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to take immediate and effective action in respect of the litter problem in Sean Walsh Park which has been highlighted for a number of weeks in the Tallaght Echo and will he also note that local residents are anxious that he would also check out the water flow in the Park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would respond to the concerns of Parkwood Residents Association and residents of the general Old Bawn area in respect of what they describe as the hidden weir in Dodder Valley Park at the Old Bawn bridge and noting their upset that what they see as a beautiful waterfall lying hidden by dense shrubbery and trees that are overgrown and will he now give assurances that this important weir will be brought back into view again?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to please look into levelling the open space in Kilmartin Park and having the area cleaned up. Currently the area is sloped, this could provide a proper area for children to play on?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Construction of Playground at Tymon
Improvement Works at Butler McGee Park
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to carry out works at the weir located at the Old Bawn Bridge to remove the overgrowth which is currently completely blocking the view of this amenity."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to carry out a full inspection of the trees located in the Parkwood Estate in Old Bawn. The Committee also requests that the Chief Executive add this area to the current tree pruning programme and carry out any works as required."
"That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to investigate if funding can be made available to locate a MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) in the environs of the St Dominics Community Centre. An area for older children was discussed at the time of putting in the playground."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide a report on how often the bins are currently emptied in Sean Walsh Park. There have been numerous complaints from residents of the overflowing of bins in this area. This Committee calls on the Chief Executive to investigate is it possible to either increase the number of collections in the Park or the number of bins or increase the capacity of the bins so they do not fill so often."