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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 19th December, 2016.
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would write to the Chief Executive of Dublin Dun Laoghaire Education Training Board seeking an update on plans for the development of the permanent building for Kingswood Community College and seeking assurances in respect of concerns expressed by Kingswood Residents Association that the building programme should not be the subject of any delays?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on Tanaiste and Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald TD, to discuss with the Garda Commissioner, the clear need for additional personnel, vehicles and resources to be made available to Tallaght Garda Station, to allow for extra attention to be given to issues of crime and particularly to ensure that the Drugs Unit and the Community Garda Unit at Tallaght are properly resourced.
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to please make a report to this Area Committee regarding the increasing numbers of abandoned cars, some without number plates, which are left on public streets and open spaces and are considered a hazard by residents. Could the Chief Executive confirm if it is a matter for An Garda Siochana or is it the responsibility of the Council to either trace the owners to require them to remove it or deem the car abandoned and have it removed at the public expense and is there any mechanism for recovering costs?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to please report on derelict buildings, what the policy is on this. Can the Council put CPO orders on buildings left derelict?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange for the nightly illegal dumping and burning of rubbish in the field beside Rossfield Close and Rossfield Park to be investigated with a view to bringing the culprits to Court for their anti-social behaviour which is destroying the environment and destroying residents air quality even in their homes."
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to give a progress report regarding the new Playground in Tymon Park and indicate when it will be ready for public usage?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to please inform this Committee if he is aware of an expression of interest from BMX Ireland/Cycling Ireland in having an International Standard BMX Track built in Tymon Park, capable of hosting European/World Championship Events and would he indicate if this expression of interest is being considered for future development plans for Tymon Park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the progress made to date with regards to the Motion submitted in July 2016 re: Item 51058 , along with the signed petition that was also submitted from the residents of Springbank, Saggart, calling for an opening from Springbank to Rathcoole Park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive that due to the number of vehicles being burnt out could the Council please ensure that no access can be illegally made along the path and green spaces beside the Jobstown Stream particularly at Bawnlea?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on works carried out in response to local concerns regarding the Weir in Dodder Valley Park and will he confirm that issues relating to the matter will still receive attention?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to update the Committee on plans in respect of the long promised new Playground at Tymon Park Tallaght confirming the schedule now being followed and stating when he expects the facilities to be available to the community?"
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New Works (No Business)
2017 Improvement Works Programme
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"Following a request from Kilnamanagh Residents Association that this Committee asks the Chief Executive to explore the possibility of planting hedging along the fencing separating Kilnamanagh and the Belgard Road to curb noise pollution from the heavy traffic using the road on a daily basis."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange for whatever necessary works need to be carried out on the perimeter of Killinarden Park, particularly at Donomore where youths have cut away the fence to ensure they can gain access to the Park and rally stolen and company cars around the park which is putting residents lives at risk and destroying the valuable amenity space that is the playing pitches?"
"That this Committee ask the Chief Executive that repairs be carried out on the bollards in Lanndale Lawns, Springfield."
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report detailing how many vacant and/or boarded up houses and apartments there are in the Tallaght area that are owned by the banks due to repossessions or other reasons, how long they are lying vacant, what banks are involved, what efforts have been made by the banks to refurbish and sell them and how many SDCC have declared an interest in purchasing from the banks with a view to allocating them to families on our housing list?"
"To ask the Chief Executive is there a possibility that the boundary wall at the rear of 1b Tymonville Court be pushed back to block off a laneway to alleviate anti-social behaviour and illegal dumping, including discarded drug paraphernalia?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he has made any progress since the last response to this Councillor on dealing with Homeless families, including rough sleepers, in the Tallaght area; will he confirm his plans to ensure that such families are offered temporary accommodation in the Tallaght region rather than in the city centre and will he present an update?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm his plans for housing starts in the next 6 months in the area covered by this Area Committee and will he give details in each case?"
Headed Items
Anti Social Quarterly Statistics for 2016
Housing Procurement & Allocations Report
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the Estate Management Section of the Housing Department to identify where stolen cars are gaining access to the green space adjacent to Whitestown stream along Dromcarra and Bawnlea Estates with a view to blocking this access to so called joyriders. At time of submitting this Motion three burnt out cars were lying at Dromcarra. This narrow strip of green space is used by hundreds of pedestrians each day and their lives are being put in danger. With this in mind, this Committee further calls on the Council to liaise with An Garda Síochána with a view to swift response to residents and an increase of patrols in this area. I have already raised this and a similar issue in Killinarden with them at JPC level."
Community
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to please indicate if the footpath, which runs between both entrances to Castle Park, alongside the Castletymon Road, is listed for repairs or resurfacing, as the existing surface is very badly eroded in places and is a trip hazard?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to please make a report regarding progress, if any, in the repair programme of the red ramps located in housing estates around Tallaght, which were badly damaged by adverse weather, and indicate if possible, a timeframe for completion of all repair works?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the ongoing issue of standing water to be addressed on the N81 between the EP Mooney garage and the Charlie O'Toole Bridge on the Avonbeg side of the carriageway. This section of road has been flooding for years which causes cars to become difficult to control when they reach it and it's only a matter of time before there is a severe accident. The fast lane is the worse section?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on the Tallaght Village Initiative Project confirming the schedule being followed and also detailing works yet to be carried out in response to community representations made during the consultation process?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to please look into providing an extra lane of traffic at the exit at Killinarden onto the N81. Traffic at Whitestown Industrial Estate in the evening is blocked-in due to single line traffic?"
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New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to install pedestrian crossing flashing lights outside St Aidan's primary school, for the purpose of slowing down traffic that is impacting on the School Warden from carrying out her duties of getting children across the road safely. Additionally, again calls on the Chief Executive to instate drop off points outside the school. Also, this Area Committee recognises and welcomes the traffic calming measures that have previously been put in place."
"Following consultations with St. Marks GAA club and Marks Celtic Soccer Clubs, that this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to consider traffic calming measures be put in place surrounding both club and pedestrian crossings to facilitate the safety of all juvenile members accessing both clubs?"
"That this Committee ask the Chief Executive to provide a report with regard to the design of the new footpath installed on the N81. Could the council fix this as a matter of urgency?"
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive how many planning enforcement notices where issued in the Tallaght area in the last year to businesses?"
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New Works (No Business)
Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would give details of the schedule he proposes in respect of the planned new Stand at Tallaght Stadium and will he also confirm what actions are open to him to ensure that no disruption is caused in respect of the use of the Stadium during the construction period?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would make arrangements to provide suitable and effective signage from Tallaght, including at Tallaght Stadium and the Luas Terminus, to promote the Dublin Mountain Way as an established ready to go walking route and will he appreciate the potential of such signage to attract more footfall into the county town and will he make a statement in the matter?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would confirm the schedule now to be followed in respect of a new Library building at Castletymon and in reporting will he also state if any works are required to ensure that the current Castletymon Library building is suitable for public use?"
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Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)