Agenda - Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 15th February 2017

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 18th January, 2017

"Quite a lot of new graffiti has appeared in the Clondalkin area, some of it in unusual pastel shades.  The locations reported to me are at the Old Esso Station site on the Monastery Road, on the walls at Mill Lane and on the walls at the pedestrian gap leading from St John's Wood out onto the Fonthill Road.  Could this be removed or referred to the owner for removal?" 

• Q 1

"To ask for a report on a possible dog run in Rathcoole like the one in Corkagh park? How could this be progressed?" (578 people have signed a petition).

• Q 2

New Works (No Business)

Notice of Commencement of Part 8 process for an All-Weather Pitch at Knockmitten, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

• Existing layout of open space
• HI 3 Knockmitten all weather proposal
• Location map
• Proposed layout

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee agrees that the Council liaise with the ETB and ask that they consider a reduction in the rental price for the astro pitches in Collinstown Park Community College." 

• M 1

"That this Council agrees and establishes a steering group for the future direction of St Cuthbert's Park. Are there any updates on this?"

• M 2

"That this committee agrees that work be carried out on St Cuthbert's Church as a matter of urgency, that all graffiti and litter be removed urgently and that the important Ruins are opened up by removing surrounding trees or a fence is erected to preserve the ruins. We also ask that this be put on the schedule and maintained. That a full report is brought to the committee for discussion."  

• M 3

"This committee agrees that the Council should rebuild the wall at the entrance to Grange View that was damaged last year."

• M 4

"Given the ongoing grave risk to health and safety posed by the practice of people climbing the railed wall to get to the Fonthill Road from the Alpine / Ashwood area, this committee recommends that a pedestrian opening be inserted in this wall without delay.  The improvement of the rail service from the nearby station has led to even more people climbing the wall on a daily basis.  

• M 5

"That following from the site visit in June 2016, that this Committee agrees that the Council install a small path running up to the container that operates as a changing room for Collinstown FC."

• M 6

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"This committee commends the work being done by the Sports Partnership in the council in the Clondalkin area.  They re currently supporting a large number of operation transformation in schools and clubs in the area.  They also have a number of their staff working in schools on Sports and outdoor education programmes.  The athletics season is approaching and the partnership will be working on the inter school athletics meetings.  The great work being done by this section of the council should be recognised and acknowledged."

• M 7

"This committee asks that all assistance possible would be given to a group of Parents in the Bawnogue area who are trying to organise weekend activities for their young adult and teenaged children.  They are trying to access a venue in one of the two community centres and this is proving problematic.  There also seems to be a shortage of staff available to work at weekends."    

• M 8

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm that as of now, how many tenants have applied for the incremental tenant purchase scheme, and of those how many have been successful?"

• Q 3

"To ask for a report to clarify was 1a St Patrick's adapted to suit the needs of a disabled person or persons as widely reported on Facebook and to comment on same."

• Q 4

"To ask the Chief Executive to outline;

1. The number of houses on the window replacement list in Clondalkin?
2. How many houses are to have windows replaced in the 2017 calendar year?
3. The average wait to get windows replaced?"

• Q 5

"To ask for a report into how many 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed units/homes are planned to be built in the Clondalkin area from 2017 to 2019?"

• Q 6

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this Committee agrees that the Council undertake an estate wide inspection of the properties in Tor/Meile & Buirg An Ri as it is reported that the back of the fire in some homes is not sealed and this poses a fire risk."

• M 9

New Works (No Business)

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

• H.I. 9 (A) Large Applications
• H.I. 9 (B) Cllrs Files Requests

Correspondence (No Business)

"In the light of the newly launched Built Heritage Investment scheme could the St Cuthbert's Church archaeological project be looked at again? This committee contends that the church is deserving of such investment because of its status as an important national monument."

• M 10

"Could lights be installed on St Cuthbert's Road between Mill Court Way and Scoil Mochua?  Residents in this area have a very dark walk to or from the 13 or 151 bus stop on the Nangor Road."

• Q 7

"To ask for a report into the Roundabout at Fonthill Road at entrance to the Fonthill retail park and ask that the Roundabout be looked at and changed to a crossroads to allow for a better flow of traffic as to avoid congestion."

• Q 8

"Several cracked or dangerous pavements have been referred to me, some of which have caused several trips and falls.  They include the following

1. The pavement in front of the shops at St Brigid's Road, at the New Road end of the Auto Sports shop is cracked and dangerous.

2. There is a significant trip factor caused by mis alligned paving slabs outside the new visitor centre at the round tower, just where the two story cottages are on the Tower Road. 

3. The pavement outside no 58, St John's Park West is in a very dangerous condition having been affected and lifted by tree roots.

Could these paths be repaired please?"

• Q 9

Traffic Works Programme 2017

• HI 10

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)

"2017 Roadworks and Footpath Programme"

• H12 Road Works Programme

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this committee ask that a name sign stating ''Pope Lane'' be erected in the laneway beside the Purty Central, acknowledging the name this lane has always been know as ''Pope Lane''

(From an inquisition, regarding property assigned in 1393 to the Church of Clondalkin by one John Shillingford, we know that there were at least five streets in the village namely: Mahon Street; Mill Street; New Street; Steeple Street and Pope Lane and  in 1547 - "Clondalkin among the walled and good towns of this country." Consisted of five streets: Mill St., Steeple St., New St, Mahon St, and Pope Lane)."

• M 11

"Can the Council provide a report for discussion on the progress of taking in charge on Monastery Heath with particular emphasis on when tree pruning will take place in Monastery Heath."

• M 12

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Library News & Events

• HI 14

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

"That this committee asked that the fascinating Life Story of Dick Humphrys be included in the Round Tower Centre in some form, he lived at "Ard Soluis" at Kingswood, Clondalkin, until his death."

(Dick became a member of the Irish Volunteers (founded by his uncle The O'Rahilly in 1913).
He was with The O'Rahilly at Howth Gun Running (which The O'Rahilly organised) in 1914. He fought in the GPO in the 1916 Rising with his uncle The O'Rahilly and his teacher Patrick Pearse. His uncle The O'Rahilly was the only 1916 leader killed in action. (http://humphrysfamilytree.com/Humphrys/dick.html - His Grandson has a lot of information)

• M 13

Correspondence (No Business)

"This committee agrees that the Chief Executive investigates the possibility of providing a space in the new North Clondalkin Library that can be use as theatre for local artists."

• M 14

"To ask SDCC to look at ways to promote Fairtrade Fortnight in Clondalkin the dates are 27th February to 12th March Clondalkin Fairtrade and doing a Bakeoff and Art Competition."

• Q 10

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"In light of the diminished HSE dental services in Clondalkin this Committee agrees to ask the Minister for Heath, Simon Harris to provide the resources to the HSE so that all primary school children in Clondalkin will receive their dental check up in second class."

• M 15

"That this committee congratulates all those associated with the Interactive Worry Plaque and applauds the concept which makes it easier for children who find it hard to voice their concerns.

• M 16

"This committee supports the retention of the delivery of Dublin's Ambulance Service from the Dublin Fire Brigade call centre." 

• M 17