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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 23rd January 2017.
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to inform this Committee if the current owners of the Balrothery site, which was granted planning permission by SDCC and approved by ABP, are responsible for the pruning of the trees on the interior perimeter of the site, which are now seriously overshadowing some of the local houses, and if they are responsible, can contact be made by this Council to have such works carried out immediately?"
"To ask the Chief Executive is there a confirmed date for the works to begin on the fencing around Butler/Magee Park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present a report on efforts he is making to deal with litter and other issues at Sean Walsh Park which are of concern to the local community and will he note the claims made at a recent public meeting in the area that community clean ups in Sean Walsh Park are yielding huge amounts of litter on a weekly basis; will he give assurances and make a statement?"
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PART 8 REPORT
A LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT SCHEME ALONG THE N81 FROM THE JUNCTION WITH THE N82 (City West Road) TO THE M50 AND ALONG THE R137 FROM THE JUNCTION WITH THE M50 TO THE JUNCTION WITH THE R817 (EXCLUDING THE TII ZONE OF RESPONSIBILITY AT THE M50)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee requests that the Chief Executive compiles a report regarding the dog park at Tymon North. There have been many complaints of flooding in the area and that the park is not fit for use. The Committee requests that the report contain details of remedial works that could take place to bring the park into proper use on an all year round basis."
"That this Committee requests that the Chief Executive carries out an inspection of the area at the rear of Avonmore Park and carry out works to remove the overgrowth. The Committee also requests that treatment for rodent infestation takes place as residents have complained about rats spotted in that area. Given the new works at this location the residents are anxious to see this area cleaned up.
"That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to present an update on his plans for the promised works at Butler/McGee Park as previously raised on an all party approach at our meetings; will he explain the delay in providing the fencing and also confirm consultations he has had with the local community noting their concerns in the matter and will he make a statement."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to respond positively to the request from the dog owners group who use Tymon Park, to relocate the Dog-Play-Park from it's current location on the Limekiln side of Tymon Park, which is prone to flooding, to a more suitable site on the Tymon side of the Park, as suggested by the dog owner group."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to cut back the hedging at the bottom of Parkhill estate on Tree Park Road. This area is a hotspot for fires and illegal dumping."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive what measures are being taken to address the issue of abandoned/uninsured vehicles in the Springfield area?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if he is aware of the recent announcement that there will be no parade or festival on St Patricks Day this year in Tallaght; will he appreciate the view of many that a major population centre like Tallaght should have celebrations for the local community; will he detail efforts which his Community Department has made to assist in this regard and will he make a statement?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to please update this Committee on the number of landlords who are not committing to renew RAS leases and would he explain what strategy is in place to rehouse those tenants impacted by these decisions?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he will make a statement on actions being taken to facilitate Rough Sleepers in the Tallaght village area; will he appreciate the concerns of the local community in the matter and give assurances that these people will be helped?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to carry out an inspection of the boundary wall at the rear of 55 Westpark and carry out any necessary works to make the wall safe. This wall is very badly damaged and is a danger to the children who play in the green space in this area. The wall was previously examined and my understanding is that works were scheduled but no repairs have yet taken place to date."
Planning
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New Works (No Business)
Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to take immediate enforcement action in respect of the alleged unauthorised garage/sales business being carried out in Alpine Rise which has been the subject of complaints and reports to the Council; will he appreciate that this alleged business is having a negative impact on the local community who say it is operating on a daily basis, including weekends and often into the night and will he outline what actions are open to him."
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to take urgent action in respect of concerns of the residents of Kingswood Heights regarding the condition of the traffic ramps around the estate; noting the widely held view that the ramps are now in a dangerous condition and require immediate attention?"
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New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
2017 Roadworks and Footpath Programme
Traffic Works Programme 2017
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to change the direction of the camera on the Fettercairn Road to face onto Drumcairn Avenue. This is a spot that is being used for a huge amount of illegal dumping both in the estate and playing fields."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to replace the lights and install LED lights on the Brookview Playspace."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to close off the laneway between Raheen and Whitebrook estates following the recent attack in the laneway and the ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour in this area."
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive what is being done to replace the staff member lost to Tallaght Library and the Adult/Toddler group she provided?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he will present a further report on efforts being made to attract regular shows to the Civic Theatre in Tallaght, appreciating that those interested in cultural activities in our Theatre wonder why the Theatre has not had regular productions in this quarter and will he make a statement?"
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Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Tallaght Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to recognise the Dublin Mountain Way as an important amenity in our county and arranges appropriate sign posting on the N81 in the same way as the Tallaght Stadium and Arena is marked."
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to contact Dublin Bus and ask for an update on any plans they have for additional bus shelters in the Tallaght area?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on Simon Harris TD, The Minister for Health, to respond positively to the community campaign to increase the bed capacity in Tallaght hospital, asking him to appreciate the particular demand in that regard and noting that Tallaght hospital has the biggest emergency department in the country and also noting the recent statement from the Hospital Board that a new 72 bed 5 storey unit on the campus is required and will the Chief Executive forward the terms of this motion to the Minister, the CEO of the HSE and also to Tallaght hospital which is leading the campaign"