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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 27th February 2017.
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report to this Area Committee regarding annual servicing of gas boilers in Social Housing and to confirm if there is a schedule of planned services carried out annually?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report to this Area Committee indicating what the average waiting time is for tenants requiring bathroom adaptions and to indicate how many applications there are on file at the moment?"
"To ask the Chief Executive how many of the properties on St. Aidan's site are proposed to be medically adapted for those on the medical priority list?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee propose that the new estate on the St. Aidan's site will be named "Fenian". This naming will be to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Fenians and the Battle of Tallaght."
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm his commitment to the Fettercairn Estate Management Project which has served the local community for the past 29 years; will he outline details of the supports given to this important local project and will he also state what efforts he is making to ensure increased funding for the project into the future and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to assign his Community Department to liaise with the local community in Raheen estate / Whitebrook estate to facilitate the possible emergence of a representative group to work with Council management regarding the need to find a suitable solution, acceptable to all, to the issue of the Laneway at Raheen / Whitebrook and will he detail community supports that would be available to such a group?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive when the inner verge on the east side of Catherine Tynan Road, from the pedestrian entrance to Kilnamanagh to the slip road off the North bound lane of the M50 will be taken into regular maintenance as, for the most part of the year, this approach road from the M50 to our County Town is extremely unsightly and derelict with high weeds, nettles and thistles?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he will carry out a detailed examination of the junction at the Luas stop / Kingswood Heights noting the concern of many local residents that the traffic lights need adjustment; will he give assurances to the community and make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he will present a report regarding the completion of all works on Mayberry Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24; will he state if he has received any complaints regarding the road markings at the Greenhills Road end, given the concerns expressed in respect of this matter; will he give assurances and make a statement?"
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Laneway between Raheen and Whitebrook Estates
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to have ramps on Tymonville Drive repaired."
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive have there been any planning applications received with regards to where Molly Heffernan's pub is located?"
Headed Items
Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to detail any regular contacts he has with the Enterprise Centres in Tallaght; noting the importance of the Centres in creating employment and encouraging enterprise and will he make a statement?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
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Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to write to Richard Bruton TD, Minister of Education and Skills seeking details of changes recently announced in respect of Schools in Tallaght?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
“That this Area Committee writes to the Management of Tallaght Hospital to ask that efforts are made to ensure free car parking for cancer patients or a designated family member or carer during their treatment.”
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if there are any plans to plant street trees on the south side of Sylvan Drive from the LUAS stop, down past the open space, alongside the tennis courts to Dunmore Lawns?"
"To ask the Chief Executive, to consider as a temporary replacement, to place planters on the verges where trees have recently being removed in Glenview Park, while awaiting the three year replanting period?"
"To ask the Chief Executive has there been any progress with the removal of shrubbery, changing the gauge of the fencing at the playground and proper lighting at the Jobstown Community Centre. This was agreed at a public meeting there some months ago?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he is dealing with a request from Belgard Residents Association regarding the need for a Desire Path across the main green in Belgard Heights to facilitate residents of Belgard Heights who wish to cross the green towards the Luas stop; will he detail contacts he has had with the Luas operators regarding possible funding and will he note that Belgard Residents Association say they have previous assurances from the Council in respect of this matter and will he present an update?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on the development of the new playground at Tymon Park, Tallaght and in reporting will he give assurances in respect of concerns of the local community regarding the future supervision of the facility?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Report on 2016 Tree Maintenance Programme
Proposed Tree Maintenance for 2017, 2018 and 2019
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to look at options to resolve the ongoing issue of cars, quads and scramblers cutting across the green space from Sundale Grove onto Russell Lawns."
Co Signed: Cllr Cathal King
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to have the waste ground on Bancroft Close cleared to address the issue of illegal dumping and to ensure the safety of pedestrians."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to give an update on the access gate in Springbank, Saggart. Additionally, calls on the Chief Executive to consult with all residents living in the Springbank area."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive that in view of the number of horses that have been left neglected on the waste ground that is fenced in at the end of Cushlawn Park and Avenue opposite the business Park. Can the Council give some indication as to what this land will be used for. The residents at this stage have had enough of the illegal dumping there?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if any action is open with him to deal with the poor image of the former Gallahers site on Greenhills Road Tallaght noting the concern of many regarding the impression created on the way into Tallaght and will he give assurances in the matter?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)